Eastlakes, NSW 2361
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $385/wk Median
- 45.0% Renters
Eastlakes Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.9k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $385
- To the CBD
- 6.9km
- Walkability
- 8.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Eastlakes Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Eastlakes is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 8,941 residents, a substantial 45.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $385 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Eastlakes
Eastlakes Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Eastlakes Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Eastlakes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Eastlakes
Real questions renters ask before moving to Eastlakes.
How much does it cost to rent in Eastlakes?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Eastlakes is $385. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $385 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Eastlakes walkable?
Eastlakes carries a walkability score of 8.7/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Eastlakes?
Locals describe Eastlakes as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 8,941, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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