Average rent in North Sydney - Lavender Bay, NSW — 2026

North Sydney - Lavender Bay is part of the North Sydney council area and sits 3km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 12,441 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $600/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 59% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$600/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,441

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Sydney
3 km
Households renting
59%
Separate houses
6%
Flats / apartments
83%
Born overseas
46%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
North Sydney

Renting in North Sydney - Lavender Bay

North Sydney - Lavender Bay sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $600/week — that's 42% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 59%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (83%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 46% 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 State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.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 North Sydney - Lavender Bay?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in North Sydney - Lavender Bay, NSW was $600. 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 Sydney - Lavender Bay rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. North Sydney - Lavender Bay sat at $600 — 42% above the state average. The suburb is 3km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (6% separate houses, 83% flats here).
Which suburbs near North Sydney - Lavender Bay have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than North Sydney - Lavender Bay's $600/week (ABS 2021) include Willoughby, Box Hill - Nelson, Erskineville - Alexandria. Turramurra, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista 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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