Average rent in Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora, NSW — 2026

Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora is part of the Sutherland Shire council area and sits 25km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 20,927 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $580/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 11% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$580/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,927

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
25 km
Households renting
11%
Separate houses
82%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sutherland Shire

Renting in Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora

Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $580/week — about 37% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (87% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (82%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 20,927, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora is 25km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora, NSW was $580. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora sat at $580 — 37% above the state average. The suburb is 25km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (82% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Menai - Lucas Heights - Woronora's $580/week (ABS 2021): Five Dock - Abbotsford, Crows Nest - Waverton, Randwick - South. On the higher end, you've got Glenwood, Chatswood - East, Paddington - Moore Park. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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