Average rent in St Leonards - Naremburn, NSW — 2026

St Leonards - Naremburn sits in the Willoughby local government area, 6km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 11,903 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $600/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 54% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$600/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,903

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
6 km
Households renting
54%
Separate houses
17%
Flats / apartments
74%
Born overseas
47%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Willoughby

Renting in St Leonards - Naremburn

St Leonards - Naremburn sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $600/week — that's 42% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 54%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (74%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 47% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 6km 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 State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.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 St Leonards - Naremburn?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in St Leonards - Naremburn, NSW was $600. 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 St Leonards - Naremburn rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while St Leonards - Naremburn came in at $600 — 42% above. St Leonards - Naremburn sits 6km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 17% separate houses and 74% flats).
Which suburbs near St Leonards - Naremburn have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than St Leonards - Naremburn's $600/week (ABS 2021): Willoughby, Box Hill - Nelson, Erskineville - Alexandria. On the higher end, you've got Turramurra, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista. 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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