Average rent in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, NSW — 2026

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is part of the Ku-ring-gai council area and sits 19km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 18,191 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $650/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 16% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$650/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,191

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Sydney
19 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
75%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
38%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Ku-ring-gai

Renting in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $650/week, around 53% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 81% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (75%) 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 18,191 and a median age of 43. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, NSW was $650. 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 Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee sat at $650 — 53% above the state average. The suburb is 19km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (75% separate houses, 20% flats here).
Which suburbs near Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's $650/week (ABS 2021) include Balmain, Sydney (North) - Millers Point, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters. Bondi Junction - Waverly, Mona Vale - Warriewood (North), Bellevue Hill 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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