Rockdale - Banksia, NSW 2565
Close to everything Sydney offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $460/wk Median
- 43.1% Renters
Rockdale - Banksia Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.9k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $460
- To the CBD
- 11.1km
- Walkability
- 8.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Rockdale - Banksia Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
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
Urban Convenience
Rockdale - Banksia is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 19,853 residents, a substantial 43.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $460 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Rockdale - Banksia
Rockdale - Banksia Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Rockdale - Banksia Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Rockdale - Banksia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Rockdale - Banksia
Real questions renters ask before moving to Rockdale - Banksia.
Is Rockdale - Banksia a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Rockdale - Banksia has a 43.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How far is Rockdale - Banksia from the Sydney CBD?
Rockdale - Banksia is approximately 11km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 21-36 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Rockdale - Banksia?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Rockdale - Banksia is $460. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $460 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Rockdale - Banksia walkable?
Rockdale - Banksia carries a walkability score of 8.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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