Douglas Park - Appin, NSW 2918
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $490/wk Median
- 12.5% Renters
Douglas Park - Appin Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.1k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $490
- To the CBD
- 58.6km
- Walkability
- 4.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Douglas Park - Appin Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
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.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Douglas Park - Appin is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,112 residents, a smaller but steady 12.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $490 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Douglas Park - Appin
Douglas Park - Appin Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Douglas Park - Appin Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Douglas Park - Appin
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Douglas Park - Appin
Real questions renters ask before moving to Douglas Park - Appin.
How much does it cost to rent in Douglas Park - Appin?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Douglas Park - Appin is $490. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $490 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Douglas Park - Appin a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Douglas Park - Appin has a 12.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Douglas Park - Appin from the Sydney CBD?
Douglas Park - Appin is approximately 55km from the Sydney CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Douglas Park - Appin family-friendly for renters?
Douglas Park - Appin has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $490/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
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