Average rent in Warilla, NSW — 2026

Warilla is part of the Shellharbour council area and sits 83km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 20,397 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $350/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 36% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$350/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,397

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Sydney
83 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
78%
Flats / apartments
9%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Shellharbour

Renting in Warilla

Warilla sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $350/week — 17% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 60% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 36% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (78%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 20,397, the median age is 43, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 18% of residents were born overseas. Warilla is 83km from Sydney, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Warilla?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Warilla, NSW was $350. 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 Warilla rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Warilla came in at $350 — 17% below. Warilla sits 83km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 78% separate houses and 9% flats).
Which suburbs near Warilla have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Warilla's $350/week (ABS 2021) include North Nowra - Bomaderry, Mount Druitt - Whalan, Windang - Primbee. Ulladulla, Laurieton - Bonny Hills, Unanderra - Mount Kembla 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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