Average rent in Wolli Creek, NSW — 2026

Wolli Creek is part of the Bayside (NSW) council area and sits 9km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 10,731 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $540/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 63% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$540/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,731

ABS 2021

Median age
30
Distance to Sydney
9 km
Households renting
63%
Separate houses
1%
Flats / apartments
98%
Born overseas
71%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Bayside (NSW)

Renting in Wolli Creek

Renting in Wolli Creek costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $540/week, which is 27% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (63%) living mostly in flats and apartments (98%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 71% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Wolli Creek is 9km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wolli Creek?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wolli Creek, NSW was $540. 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 Wolli Creek rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Wolli Creek came in at $540 — 27% above. Wolli Creek sits 9km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 1% separate houses and 98% flats).
Which suburbs near Wolli Creek have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Wolli Creek's $540/week (ABS 2021) include Terranora - North Tumbulgum, Malabar - La Perouse, Googong. Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Castle Hill - East, Newtown (NSW) 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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