$450 ▲ +7.1%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $420
- 2016: $500
- 2021: $450
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2032, NSW · Postcode
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people rent in postcode 2032 than in other parts of the country, with 53.2% of households renting. This is far above the national figure of 30.6%. The area is marked by high living costs and a large number of apartments compared to the rest of the state.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2032, NSW — higher than 87% of areas.
| 2032, NSW | $450 |
|---|---|
| Randwick | $550 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at this level, sitting at $3,000, which is far above the Australian figure. Rent is also much higher than most areas, with the usual weekly cost reaching $450.
$450 ▲ +7.1%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$3,000 ▲ +20.0%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In 2032, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 39%, followed by $550–$749 (20%) and Under $200 (15%).
In 2032, NSW, $3,000 or more is the majority at 51%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 22%.
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, and the share of households renting rose to 53.2% since 2011. Meanwhile, only 25% of homes are owned outright, which is well below the New South Wales average.
53.2% ▲ +5.6%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
25.0% ▼ -7.0%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In 2032, NSW, Rented is the majority at 53%; Owned outright is next at 25%.
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Flats or apartments make up 46.8% of homes, meaning separate houses are far less common here than across Australia. These smaller homes contribute to a lower share of three-plus bedroom properties, though the number of people per bedroom is a little above the state figure.
1.00 ▼ -16.7%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
34.0% ▼ -5.9%
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
49.9% ▲ +6.8%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In 2032, NSW, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 47%, followed by Separate house (34%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (18%).
In 2032, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (30%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2032, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2032/2032-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings