Haberfield - Summer Hill, NSW 2418
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $470/wk Median
- 35.7% Renters
Haberfield - Summer Hill Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.5k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $470
- To the CBD
- 6.6km
- Walkability
- 9.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Haberfield - Summer Hill Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Haberfield - Summer Hill is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 13,520 residents, a substantial 35.7% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $470 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Haberfield - Summer Hill
Haberfield - Summer Hill Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Haberfield - Summer Hill Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Haberfield - Summer Hill
Real questions renters ask before moving to Haberfield - Summer Hill.
Is Haberfield - Summer Hill a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Haberfield - Summer Hill has a 35.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Haberfield - Summer Hill from the Sydney CBD?
Haberfield - Summer Hill is approximately 7km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 17-32 minutes.
Is Haberfield - Summer Hill walkable?
Haberfield - Summer Hill carries a walkability score of 9.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How much does it cost to rent in Haberfield - Summer Hill?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Haberfield - Summer Hill is $470. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $470 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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