Average rent in Smithfield - Wetherill Park, NSW2026

Smithfield - Wetherill Park is part of the Fairfield council area and sits 27km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 19,510 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 37% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,510

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Sydney
27 km
Households renting
37%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
8%
Born overseas
53%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Fairfield

Renting in Smithfield - Wetherill Park

Smithfield - Wetherill Park runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $420/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (60% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 37% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (81%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 39 and a population around 19,510. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 53% of residents were born overseas. Smithfield - Wetherill Park is 27km from Sydney, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Smithfield - Wetherill Park?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Smithfield - Wetherill Park, NSW was $420. 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 Smithfield - Wetherill Park rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Smithfield - Wetherill Park sat at $420 — 1% below the state average. The suburb is 27km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (81% separate houses, 8% flats here).
Which suburbs near Smithfield - Wetherill Park have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Smithfield - Wetherill Park's $420/week (ABS 2021) include Warragamba - Silverdale, Bargo, Bankstown - South. Roselands, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy, Shellharbour - Oak Flats 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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