Average rent in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, NSW — 2026

Neutral Bay - Kirribilli is part of the North Sydney council area and sits 3km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 17,183 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $541/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 55% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$541/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
17,183

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
3 km
Households renting
55%
Separate houses
9%
Flats / apartments
81%
Born overseas
38%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
North Sydney

Renting in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli

Neutral Bay - Kirribilli sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $541/week — that's 28% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 55%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (81%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 38% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 3km from the Sydney CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, NSW was $541. 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 Neutral Bay - Kirribilli rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Neutral Bay - Kirribilli came in at $541 — 28% above. Neutral Bay - Kirribilli sits 3km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 9% separate houses and 81% flats).
Which suburbs near Neutral Bay - Kirribilli have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Neutral Bay - Kirribilli's $541/week (ABS 2021): Wolli Creek, Hunters Hill - Woolwich, Acacia Gardens. On the higher end, you've got Castle Hill - East, Newtown (NSW), Lane Cove. 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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