Average rent in Woolooware - Burraneer, NSW — 2026

Woolooware - Burraneer is part of the Sutherland Shire council area and sits 22km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 8,947 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$550/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,947

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
22 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
59%
Flats / apartments
26%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sutherland Shire

Renting in Woolooware - Burraneer

Woolooware - Burraneer is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $550/week, around 30% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 78% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (59%) 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 22km from Sydney, with a population of around 8,947 and a median age of 40. 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 Woolooware - Burraneer?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Woolooware - Burraneer, NSW was $550. 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 Woolooware - Burraneer rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Woolooware - Burraneer sat at $550 — 30% above the state average. The suburb is 22km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (59% separate houses, 26% flats here).
Which suburbs near Woolooware - Burraneer have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Woolooware - Burraneer's $550/week (ABS 2021): Castle Hill - East, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Hunters Hill - Woolwich. On the higher end, you've got Rhodes, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, Randwick - North. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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