Average rent in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, NSW — 2026

Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is part of the Hornsby council area and sits 20km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 11,877 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $490/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 42% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$490/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,877

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Sydney
20 km
Households renting
42%
Separate houses
27%
Flats / apartments
68%
Born overseas
57%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hornsby

Renting in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara

Wahroonga (West) - Waitara sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $490/week — that's 16% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 42%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (68%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 57% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 20km 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 State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.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 Wahroonga (West) - Waitara?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, NSW was $490. 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 Wahroonga (West) - Waitara rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Wahroonga (West) - Waitara came in at $490 — 16% above. Wahroonga (West) - Waitara sits 20km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 27% separate houses and 68% flats).
Which suburbs near Wahroonga (West) - Waitara have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Wahroonga (West) - Waitara's $490/week (ABS 2021) include Kingscliff - Fingal Head, Lidcombe, Kiama. Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, Warnervale - Wadalba, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove 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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