Sydney and regional NSW homeowners are earning steady income from unused garages, driveways and yards. Here's the practical guide to getting started.
Sydney has some of Australia's most expensive commercial storage rates. It also has one of the highest concentrations of boats, caravans and work vehicles that need somewhere to park. If you have a garage, covered hardstand, shed or open yard you're not fully using, there's real demand for it in your suburb.
What hosts in NSW are earning
$100 – $400 /month
Per space, depending on type and location. Covered storage earns more. You set your own price.
In NSW, renting your residential driveway, garage or yard for private storage is generally classified as incidental residential use. Under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, this does not typically require a development application. You are not changing the use of the land.
The main exception is strata and community title properties. NSW strata by-laws vary significantly. Some owners corporations allow casual storage; others restrict use of car spaces or common areas. Check your by-laws or speak to your strata manager before listing.
You choose who stores with you. You can decline any booking request.
Monthly arrangements, short-term stays, or flexible access. Your choice.
Stripe processes all payments. No chasing invoices or handling cash.
Measure your available space and consider what suits it best:
NSW pricing by space type (Greater Sydney metro):
Indicative ranges only. Newcastle and Wollongong tend to sit 15–25% below Sydney metro rates. Regional NSW (Orange, Dubbo, Wagga) is lower again. Check local listings on StorageFinder to find the right price for your area.
Good listings have three things: accurate dimensions, clear photos of the access point, and a brief note on what you will or won't accept. Height clearance matters particularly for caravans and boats on trailers.
Once a storer contacts you, agree on access arrangements: key handover, lockbox code or accompanied access, before move-in day. Payment is collected securely through Stripe. Your payout is processed after the first month begins, with ongoing monthly payments automated.
It takes about 10 minutes to create a listing. Most hosts receive their first enquiry within a week of publishing.
List your space