Freshwater - Brookvale, NSW 2724
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $600/wk Median
- 36.2% Renters
Freshwater - Brookvale Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 21.8k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $600
- To the CBD
- 12.5km
- Walkability
- 7.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Freshwater - Brookvale Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Freshwater - Brookvale is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 21,828 residents, a substantial 36.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $600 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Freshwater - Brookvale
Freshwater - Brookvale Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Freshwater - Brookvale Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Freshwater - Brookvale
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Freshwater - Brookvale
Real questions renters ask before moving to Freshwater - Brookvale.
How much does it cost to rent in Freshwater - Brookvale?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Freshwater - Brookvale is $600. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $600 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Freshwater - Brookvale family-friendly for renters?
Freshwater - Brookvale has around 9 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $600/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
Is Freshwater - Brookvale walkable?
Freshwater - Brookvale carries a walkability score of 7.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How far is Freshwater - Brookvale from the Sydney CBD?
Freshwater - Brookvale is approximately 13km from the Sydney CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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