Average rent in Parramatta - South, NSW — 2026
Parramatta - South sits in the Parramatta local government area, 20km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 9,867 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 69% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 9,867
- Median age
- 32
- Distance to Sydney
- 20 km
- Households renting
- 69%
- Separate houses
- 13%
- Flats / apartments
- 83%
- Born overseas
- 70%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Parramatta
ABS 2021
Renting in Parramatta - South
Parramatta - South runs close to the New South Wales median rent of $424/week, with renters paying around $400/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Parramatta - South from the state norm is its renter density — 69% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 13% separate houses and 83% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 9,867, the median age is 32, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 70% of residents were born overseas. At 20km from Sydney, Parramatta - South typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.
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