Average rent in Warilla, NSW2026

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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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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