Average rent in North Rocks, NSW — 2026

North Rocks is part of the Parramatta council area and sits 21km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 8,451 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 18% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$550/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,451

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Sydney
21 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
40%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Parramatta

Renting in North Rocks

North Rocks is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $550/week, around 30% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 81% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (86%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 21km from Sydney, with a population of around 8,451 and a median age of 41. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in North Rocks?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in North Rocks, NSW was $550. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does North Rocks rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while North Rocks came in at $550 — 30% above. North Rocks sits 21km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 86% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near North Rocks have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than North Rocks's $550/week (ABS 2021) include Castle Hill - East, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Hunters Hill - Woolwich. Rhodes, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, Randwick - North sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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