Average rent in Petersham - Stanmore, NSW — 2026

Petersham - Stanmore sits in the Inner West local government area, 5km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 19,898 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $470/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 48% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$470/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,898

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
5 km
Households renting
48%
Separate houses
20%
Flats / apartments
41%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Inner West

Renting in Petersham - Stanmore

Renting in Petersham - Stanmore costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $470/week, which is 11% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (48%) living mostly in flats and apartments (41%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 28% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Petersham - Stanmore is 5km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Petersham - Stanmore?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Petersham - Stanmore, NSW was $470. 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 Petersham - Stanmore rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Petersham - Stanmore came in at $470 — 11% above. Petersham - Stanmore sits 5km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 20% separate houses and 41% flats).
Which suburbs near Petersham - Stanmore have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Petersham - Stanmore's $470/week (ABS 2021): Pottsville, Glenmore Park - Regentville, Queanbeyan Surrounds. On the higher end, you've got Kingsford, Matraville - Chifley, Kiama. 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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