Average rent in Prestons, NSW — 2026

Prestons commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $520/week — about 23% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (78% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (93%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 15,692, the median age is 34, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Prestons is 32km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.