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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Sydney Rent Index 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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Sydney Rent Index 2026

Average rent by neighbourhood

Tenant rights in Sydney

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