Average rent in Woronora Heights, NSW — 2026

Woronora Heights is part of the Sutherland Shire council area and sits 25km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 3,539 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $738/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 5% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$738/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,539

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Sydney
25 km
Households renting
5%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sutherland Shire

Renting in Woronora Heights

Woronora Heights commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $738/week — about 74% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (93% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (98%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 3,539, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Woronora Heights is 25km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Woronora Heights?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Woronora Heights, NSW was $738. 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 Woronora Heights rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Woronora Heights sat at $738 — 74% above the state average. The suburb is 25km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (98% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Woronora Heights have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Woronora Heights's $738/week (ABS 2021): Caringbah South, Manly - Fairlight, Double Bay - Darling Point. On the higher end, you've got Bayview - Elanora Heights, Avalon - Palm Beach, Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls. 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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