Highest Rent in Australia

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Highest Rent — Australia

1 Belrose 02 $2,507

2 Seaforth 02 $2,465

3 Frenchs Forest 02 $2,253

4 West Pymble 02 $2,253

5 City Beach 08 $2,112

6 Warriewood 02 $2,112

7 Bella Vista 02 $2,084

8 Northbridge 02 $2,084

9 Kosciuszko National Park 02 $2,079

10 Caringbah South 02 $2,056

11 Beacon Hill 02 $2,056

12 Manly 02 $2,042

13 Fairlight 02 $2,028

14 Vaucluse 02 $1,972

15 North Bondi 02 $1,972

16 Cherrybrook 02 $1,958

17 Saint Ives 02 $1,938

18 Gymea Bay 02 $1,915

19 Bondi Beach 02 $1,901

20 Bronte 02 $1,901

21 Woollahra 02 $1,887

22 North Narrabeen 02 $1,873

23 Bondi Junction 02 $1,859

24 Bondi 02 $1,848

25 Haymarket 02 $1,831

26 Mona Vale 02 $1,831

27 Illawong 02 $1,831

28 Cromer 02 $1,831

29 Coogee 02 $1,831

30 Rozelle 02 $1,831

31 Forestville 02 $1,831

32 Paddington 02 $1,831

33 Beaumont Hills 02 $1,831

34 Glenhaven 02 $1,831

35 Bangor 02 $1,831

36 Bellevue Hill 02 $1,831

37 The Ponds 02 $1,811

38 West Pennant Hills 02 $1,805

39 Balgowlah 02 $1,803

40 Iluka 08 $1,789

41 Rose Bay 02 $1,774

42 Pymble 02 $1,774

43 Kellyville 02 $1,774

44 Balmain 02 $1,760

45 Killara 02 $1,746

46 Erskineville 02 $1,746

47 Hornsby Heights 02 $1,746

48 Oyster Bay 02 $1,746

49 Beaumaris 07 $1,724

50 Naremburn 02 $1,696

51 Broadbeach Waters 04 $1,690

52 St Leonards 02 $1,690

53 Sydney 02 $1,690

54 Mascot 02 $1,690

55 Brighton East 07 $1,690

56 Dural 02 $1,690

57 Cremorne 02 $1,690

58 Lindfield 02 $1,690

59 Drummoyne 02 $1,690

60 Zetland 02 $1,690

61 Sydney Central Business District 02 $1,690

62 Floreat 08 $1,690

63 Shell Cove 02 $1,690

64 Wahroonga 02 $1,690

65 Roseville 02 $1,690

66 Collaroy 02 $1,690

67 Blakehurst 02 $1,690

68 Freshwater 02 $1,690

69 Byron Bay 02 $1,690

70 Allambie Heights 02 $1,690

71 Leichhardt 02 $1,690

72 Brighton 07 $1,690

73 Newport 02 $1,690

74 Turramurra 02 $1,662

75 Glenwood 02 $1,662

76 Albert Park 07 $1,662

77 Beecroft 02 $1,662

78 Mosman 02 $1,662

79 Willoughby 02 $1,642

80 Benowa 04 $1,634

81 Stanhope Gardens 02 $1,634

82 Berowra Heights 02 $1,634

83 Kellyville Ridge 02 $1,634

84 Lennox Head 02 $1,634

85 Picnic Point 02 $1,634

86 Cammeray 02 $1,634

87 Pyrmont 02 $1,634

88 Gordon 02 $1,625

89 Chatswood 02 $1,625

90 Wollstonecraft 02 $1,622

91 North Sydney 02 $1,620

92 Randwick 02 $1,611

93 Five Dock 02 $1,606

94 Concord 02 $1,606

95 Camperdown 02 $1,606

96 Earlwood 02 $1,606

97 Townsville 04 $1,606

98 Annandale 02 $1,606

99 Narrabeen 02 $1,591

100 Newington 02 $1,577

Cities with the highest rents in Australia reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Belrose leads with a median rent of $2,507 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

1. Renters in Belrose pay $2,507/month — that's $30,084 per year on housing alone.
2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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