Sydney average 1-bed rent: A$2,900/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5.5% Sydney rents at record high NSW bans no-grounds evictions Vacancy rate stays near 1.5% Bonds are capped at 4 weeks' rent and lodged with NSW Fair Trading. Rent can only rise once every 12 months with 60 days' notice. Sydney average 1-bed rent: A$2,900/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5.5% Sydney rents at record high NSW bans no-grounds evictions Vacancy rate stays near 1.5% Bonds are capped at 4 weeks' rent and lodged with NSW Fair Trading. Rent can only rise once every 12 months with 60 days' notice.
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Average rent in Sydney 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Sydney. The typical one-bedroom rent is A$2,900 per month, up 5.5% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondi | A$3,400 | A$4,800 | +4.8% |
| Surry Hills | A$3,200 | A$4,500 | +5.2% |
| North Sydney | A$3,100 | A$4,400 | +5% |
| Parramatta | A$2,400 | A$3,200 | +6.3% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, AUD). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Sydney
- Bonds are capped at 4 weeks' rent and lodged with NSW Fair Trading.
- Rent can only rise once every 12 months with 60 days' notice.
- No-grounds evictions were abolished in NSW in 2025.
- Rent bidding is banned; landlords cannot solicit offers above the advertised rent.
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