$500 —
Higher than 96% of council (lga) areas.
- 2016: $480
- 2021: $500
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Inner West · Council (LGA)
Housing & Dwellings in Inner West
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,000 make the Inner West one of the most expensive places to live. High costs are paired with a housing market where renting is far more common than in most other areas. This combination creates a high-pressure environment for residents trying to secure a home in the region.
$500
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- $0–$21: 0 areas
- $21–$43: 0 areas
- $43–$64: 3 areas
- $64–$86: 15 areas
- $86–$107: 11 areas
- $107–$129: 20 areas
- $129–$150: 15 areas
- $150–$171: 45 areas
- $171–$193: 25 areas
- $193–$214: 57 areas
- $214–$236: 36 areas
- $236–$257: 48 areas
- $257–$279: 36 areas
- $279–$300: 27 areas
- $300–$321: 45 areas
- $321–$343: 28 areas
- $343–$364: 27 areas
- $364–$386: 28 areas
- $386–$407: 26 areas
- $407–$429: 10 areas
- $429–$450: 6 areas
- $450–$471: 12 areas
- $471–$493: 2 areas
- $493–$514: 7 areas
- $514–$536: 5 areas
- $536–$557: 4 areas
- $557–$579: 2 areas
- $579–$600: 7 areas
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Inner West — higher than 96% of areas.
| Inner West | $500 |
|---|---|
| Greater Sydney | $470 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Weekly rents are among the highest at this level, reaching a typical $500, which is well above the national figure. Mortgage stress is also high, with the usual monthly payment rising by $400 since 2016 to reach $3,000.
$3,000 —
Higher than 99% of council (lga) areas.
- 2016: $2,600
- 2021: $3,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Inner West, the largest group is $350–$549 at 39%, followed by $550–$749 (25%) and $750 or more (19%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Inner West, $3,000 or more is the majority at 51%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 26%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 43.8% of households renting. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is well below the Australian average at 25.0%.
43.8% —
Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.
- 2016: 43.6%
- 2021: 43.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
25.0% —
Lower than 81% of council (lga) areas.
- 2016: 24.7%
- 2021: 25.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Inner West, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Owned outright (25%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses are far less common here than in most areas, with only 28.8% of homes being separate houses. Because there are so few large homes, the Inner West has a higher number of people per bedroom than the state and national figures.
1.00 —
Higher than 89% of council (lga) areas.
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
28.8% —
Lower than 99% of council (lga) areas.
- 2016: 25.1%
- 2021: 28.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
44.1% —
Lower than 98% of council (lga) areas.
- 2016: 43.3%
- 2021: 44.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Inner West, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 42%, followed by Separate house (29%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (27%).
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Inner West, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 3 bedrooms (29%) and 1 bedroom (14%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Inner West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA14170/inner-west/topic/housing-dwellings