Rent's quoted per week, the bond is capped at 4 weeks, and vacancy is tight (~1.8%). Here's your real move-in cash.
✓ 2026 · NSW Fair Trading / rental bond rules
Cash to move in
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4-week bond + 2 weeks' rent in advance
Bond (4 wks)
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Median house/unit
~$815 / $792
💡 Bond rules: max 4 weeks' rent for places ≤A$700/week, lodged with NSW Fair Trading (Rental Bonds Online) — not held by the landlord. Apply fast: well-priced places go quickly in a 1.8% market.
The application
You'll need 100 points of ID (payslip 30, bank statement 20, rental ledger 30) and three references. Expat-favourite areas: Bondi, CBD/Barangaroo, Mosman, Neutral Bay, Pyrmont.