Kogarah, NSW 2322
Inner-Sydney convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $464/wk Median
- 46.2% Renters
Kogarah Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.1k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $464
- To the CBD
- 12.8km
- Walkability
- 9.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Kogarah Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Kogarah is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 13,051 residents, a substantial 46.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $464 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Kogarah
Kogarah Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Kogarah Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Kogarah
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Kogarah
Real questions renters ask before moving to Kogarah.
Is Kogarah walkable?
Kogarah carries a walkability score of 9.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Kogarah family-friendly for renters?
Kogarah has around 5 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $464/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
How much does it cost to rent in Kogarah?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Kogarah is $464. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $464 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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