Average rent in Rhodes, NSW — 2026

Rhodes is part of the Canada Bay council area and sits 12km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 11,453 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $560/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 59% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$560/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,453

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Sydney
12 km
Households renting
59%
Separate houses
3%
Flats / apartments
95%
Born overseas
72%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Canada Bay

Renting in Rhodes

Renting in Rhodes costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $560/week, which is 32% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (59%) living mostly in flats and apartments (95%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 72% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Rhodes is 12km 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 Rhodes?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Rhodes, NSW was $560. 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 Rhodes rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Rhodes sat at $560 — 32% above the state average. The suburb is 12km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (3% separate houses, 95% flats here).
Which suburbs near Rhodes have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Rhodes's $560/week (ABS 2021) include Newtown (NSW), Lane Cove, Bangalow. Randwick - North, Annandale (NSW), Marsden Park - Shanes Park sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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