Average rent in Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, NSW — 2026

Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest sits in the Northern Beaches local government area, 22km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 3,786 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $610/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 15% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$610/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,786

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Sydney
22 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
6%
Born overseas
23%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Northern Beaches

Renting in Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest

Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $610/week — about 44% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (83% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (88%). 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 3,786, the median age is 47, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest is 22km 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 Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, NSW was $610. 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 Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest came in at $610 — 44% above. Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest sits 22km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 88% separate houses and 6% flats).
Which suburbs near Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest's $610/week (ABS 2021) include Mosman - North, Zetland, Mascot. Sydney (South) - Haymarket, Banksmeadow, Byron Bay 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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