Average rent in South Wentworthville, NSW2026

South Wentworthville is part of the Cumberland council area and sits 23km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 7,305 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $460/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 36% 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
7,305

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Sydney
23 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
62%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
43%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Cumberland

Renting in South Wentworthville

South Wentworthville sits close to the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $460/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 60% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 36% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (62%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 35 and a population of around 7,305. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 43% of residents were born overseas. 23km from Sydney, South Wentworthville is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in South Wentworthville?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in South Wentworthville, NSW was $460. 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 Wentworthville rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. South Wentworthville sat at $460 — 8% above the state average. The suburb is 23km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (62% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near South Wentworthville have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than South Wentworthville's $460/week (ABS 2021) include Korora - Emerald Beach, Fairfield - West, Edgeworth - Cameron Park. Yennora Industrial, Kogarah, Glenmore Park - Regentville 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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