Average rent in South Hurstville - Blakehurst, NSW — 2026

South Hurstville - Blakehurst is part of the Georges River council area and sits 16km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 25,259 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $490/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 30% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$490/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
25,259

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Sydney
16 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
55%
Flats / apartments
33%
Born overseas
48%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Georges River

Renting in South Hurstville - Blakehurst

South Hurstville - Blakehurst commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $490/week — about 16% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (67% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (55%). 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 25,259, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. South Hurstville - Blakehurst is 16km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in South Hurstville - Blakehurst?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in South Hurstville - Blakehurst, NSW was $490. 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 South Hurstville - Blakehurst rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while South Hurstville - Blakehurst came in at $490 — 16% above. South Hurstville - Blakehurst sits 16km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 55% separate houses and 33% flats).
Which suburbs near South Hurstville - Blakehurst have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than South Hurstville - Blakehurst's $490/week (ABS 2021): Kingscliff - Fingal Head, Lidcombe, Kiama. On the higher end, you've got Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, Warnervale - Wadalba, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove. 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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