Average rent in Mount Druitt - Whalan, NSW — 2026

Mount Druitt - Whalan comes in below the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $345/week — about 19% under the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 50% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 58% separate houses and 21% flats. Population is 22,918, median age 33, and the most common occupation is Machinery Operators and Drivers. 46% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 38km from Sydney. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.