Average rent in Sydney (South) - Haymarket, NSW — 2026

Sydney (South) - Haymarket is part of the Sydney council area and sits 1km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 19,935 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $620/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 74% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$620/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,935

ABS 2021

Median age
31
Distance to Sydney
1 km
Households renting
74%
Separate houses
0%
Flats / apartments
99%
Born overseas
77%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sydney

Renting in Sydney (South) - Haymarket

Sydney (South) - Haymarket sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $620/week — that's 46% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 74%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (99%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 77% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 1km 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 State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.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 Sydney (South) - Haymarket?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Sydney (South) - Haymarket, NSW was $620. 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 Sydney (South) - Haymarket rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Sydney (South) - Haymarket came in at $620 — 46% above. Sydney (South) - Haymarket sits 1km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 0% separate houses and 99% flats).
Which suburbs near Sydney (South) - Haymarket have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Sydney (South) - Haymarket's $620/week (ABS 2021): Turramurra, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista. On the higher end, you've got Newport - Bilgola, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters, Balmain. 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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