Average rent in Northmead, NSW — 2026

Northmead runs close to the New South Wales median rent of $424/week, with renters paying around $420/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Northmead from the state norm is its renter density — 52% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 28% separate houses and 58% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 20,275, the median age is 34, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 50% of residents were born overseas. At 22km from Sydney, Northmead typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.