# Housing & Dwellings — Greater Sydney

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Area: Greater Sydney (Capital City)

Typical monthly mortgage payments in Greater Sydney have risen by $260 since 2016, reflecting a region with some of the highest housing costs in the country. The area is marked by a significant shift toward renting and a high proportion of apartments compared to the rest of the nation.

Typical weekly rent is $470, which is well above the national figure and among the highest for similar areas. Home loans are also costly, with the usual monthly payment of $2,427 sitting well above the Australian average.

Separate houses are far less common here than across Australia, making up only 55.8% of homes. This trend toward smaller or denser living is reflected in the fact that homes with three or more bedrooms are well below the national average.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 35.9% of households renting. This is well above the national figure, while the share of homes owned outright is well below the state and national averages.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $470 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,427 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | — |
| Households renting | 35.9% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 27.8% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 55.8% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 64.0% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 35.9%, Owned with a mortgage 33.3%, Owned outright 27.8%, Other tenure 1.7%, Not stated 1.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 55.8%, Flat or apartment 30.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 12.8%, Other dwelling 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 30.9%, 2 bedrooms 25.7%, 4 bedrooms 24.1%, 5 or more 9.0%, 1 bedroom 8.1%, Studio / none 0.9%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 43.0%, $550–$749 22.1%, $200–$349 12.6%, $750 or more 10.9%, Under $200 8.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 33.7%, $1,800–$2,999 32.5%, $1,000–$1,799 16.4%, Under $1,000 10.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/gccsa/1GSYD/greater-sydney/topic/housing-dwellings