Average rent in Sylvania - Taren Point, NSW — 2026
Sylvania - Taren Point is part of the Sutherland Shire council area and sits 19km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 16,430 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 18% 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
- 16,430
- Median age
- 46
- Distance to Sydney
- 19 km
- Households renting
- 18%
- Separate houses
- 63%
- Flats / apartments
- 14%
- Born overseas
- 26%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Sutherland Shire
ABS 2021
Renting in Sylvania - Taren Point
Sylvania - Taren Point is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $550/week, around 30% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 75% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (63%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 19km from Sydney, with a population of around 16,430 and a median age of 46. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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