Average rent in Redfern, NSW — 2026

Redfern is part of the Sydney council area and sits 3km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 13,670 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $500/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 62% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$500/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,670

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
3 km
Households renting
62%
Separate houses
1%
Flats / apartments
69%
Born overseas
40%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sydney

Renting in Redfern

Redfern sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $500/week — that's 18% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 62%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (69%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 40% 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 State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.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 Redfern?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Redfern, NSW was $500. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Redfern rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Redfern sat at $500 — 18% 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 (1% separate houses, 69% flats here).
Which suburbs near Redfern have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Redfern's $500/week (ABS 2021): Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores, Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, Warnervale - Wadalba. On the higher end, you've got Glebe - Forest Lodge, Baulkham Hills - East, Spring Farm. 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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