2073, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2073, NSW

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

More people are renting in postcode 2073 than in 2011, though the area remains defined by high housing costs. The typical monthly mortgage payment has climbed to $3,500, while the usual weekly rent is $650. These figures are far above both the state and national figures.

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📍 2073, NSW, Postcode

Where 2073, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$650 ▲ +8.3%
  • $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 2073, NSW — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2073, NSW$650
Ku-ring-gai $630
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas, sitting far above the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Rents are also very high, with 40.9% of households paying $750 or more per week.

$650 ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $600
  • 2016: $671
  • 2021: $650

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,500 ▲ +12.9%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $3,100
  • 2016: $3,023
  • 2021: $3,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2073, NSW, the largest group is $750 or more at 42%, followed by $550–$749 (32%) and $350–$549 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2073, NSW, $3,000 or more is the majority at 61%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common here, with 38.8% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Meanwhile, the 17.4% of households that rent is far below the state and national averages.

17.4% ▲ +28.1%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 13.6%
  • 2016: 15.3%
  • 2021: 17.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.8% ▼ -12.0%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 44.1%
  • 2016: 41.3%
  • 2021: 38.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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2073, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (42%) and Owned outright (39%), with Rented at 17%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 83.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Separate houses are the most common type of home at 79.7%, which is well above the Australian figure of 72.3%.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

79.7% ▼ -9.1%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 87.6%
  • 2016: 85.6%
  • 2021: 79.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.7% ▼ -4.6%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 87.7%
  • 2016: 87.2%
  • 2021: 83.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2073, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Flat or apartment is next at 18%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2073, NSW, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 5 or more (24%) and 3 bedrooms (24%).

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 2073, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2073/2073-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings