$630 ▲ +26.0%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $500
- 2016: $600
- 2021: $630
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2029, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2029, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,250 are far above the national figure in postcode 2029, making it one of the most expensive areas for housing. This high cost of living is reflected in a rental market that is significantly more expensive than the rest of the state and country.
$630
▲ +26.0%
- $0–$21: 2 areas
- $21–$43: 7 areas
- $43–$64: 16 areas
- $64–$86: 26 areas
- $86–$107: 46 areas
- $107–$129: 61 areas
- $129–$150: 47 areas
- $150–$171: 171 areas
- $171–$193: 114 areas
- $193–$214: 200 areas
- $214–$236: 158 areas
- $236–$257: 184 areas
- $257–$279: 120 areas
- $279–$300: 112 areas
- $300–$321: 226 areas
- $321–$343: 117 areas
- $343–$364: 171 areas
- $364–$386: 161 areas
- $386–$407: 165 areas
- $407–$429: 127 areas
- $429–$450: 58 areas
- $450–$471: 102 areas
- $471–$493: 45 areas
- $493–$514: 38 areas
- $514–$536: 20 areas
- $536–$557: 26 areas
- $557–$579: 13 areas
- $579–$600: 74 areas
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2029, NSW — higher than 99% of areas.
| 2029, NSW | $630 |
|---|---|
| Woollahra | $695 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Weekly rents are far above the Australian figure at $630, having risen $130 since 2011. Similarly, the usual monthly home loan payment of $3,250 is well above the New South Wales average and has climbed $366 over the last decade.
$3,250 ▲ +12.7%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,884
- 2016: $3,000
- 2021: $3,250
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2029, NSW, the largest group is $550–$749 at 38%, followed by $750 or more (32%) and $350–$549 (25%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2029, NSW, $3,000 or more is the majority at 56%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 21%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 42.4% of households renting, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, 30% of homes are owned outright, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.
42.4% ▲ +2.4%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41.4%
- 2016: 43.4%
- 2021: 42.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
30.0% ▼ -1.8%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 30.6%
- 2016: 30.1%
- 2021: 30.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2029, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Flats or apartments make up 68.8% of the area, meaning separate houses are far less common here than across Australia. This shift is seen in the number of larger homes; those with three or more bedrooms are far below the state and national levels.
0.90 ▼ -25.0%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.20
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
20.6% ▼ -13.9%
Lower than 98% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.9%
- 2016: 21.6%
- 2021: 20.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
46.0% ▲ +5.9%
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 43.4%
- 2016: 45.0%
- 2021: 46.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2029, NSW, Flat or apartment is the majority at 69%; Separate house is next at 21%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2029, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).
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 2029, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2029/2029-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings