Average rent in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters, NSW2026

Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters is part of the Inner West council area and sits 7km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 8,278 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $630/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
8,278

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
7 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
42%
Flats / apartments
22%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Inner West

Renting in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters

Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $630/week — about 49% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (62% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (42%). 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 8,278, the median age is 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters is 7km 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 Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters, NSW was $630. 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 Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters sat at $630 — 49% above the state average. The suburb is 7km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (42% separate houses, 22% flats here).
Which suburbs near Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters's $630/week (ABS 2021) include Newport - Bilgola, Sydney (South) - Haymarket, Banksmeadow. Balmain, Sydney (North) - Millers Point, Dover Heights 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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