# Sydney Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Sydney Class A rent is A$1,480/sqm/yr · ≈ $89.4 PSF/yr USD ($89 USD), typical term 7 years, 30 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: A$1,480/sqm/yr · ≈ $89.4 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 7 years.
- Typical rent-free: 30 months.
- Vacancy: 12.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Sydney
- **country**: Australia
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: A$1,480/sqm/yr · ≈ $89.4 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $89/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 12.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 7
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 30
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.5%

## FAQ
### What is NABERS?
Australia's National Australian Built Environment Rating System — a government-backed rating from 1 to 6 stars on energy, water, and indoor environment. NABERS Energy 5.5+ is the trophy benchmark.

### What is the difference between face rent and effective rent?
Face rent is the headline gross rent. Effective rent is face rent minus incentive — the cost to the landlord (and therefore the underlying market price). In Sydney, effective rents are 30-40% below face.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/sydney/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.