2074, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2074, NSW

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

Very high housing costs define daily life in postcode 2074, where the typical monthly mortgage payment is $3,500. This is far above the national figure, making it one of the most expensive areas for homeowners and renters alike. The high costs are paired with a strong preference for larger family homes.

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📍 2074, NSW, Postcode

Where 2074, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$617 ▲ +16.4%
  • $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 2074, NSW — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2074, NSW$617
Ku-ring-gai $630
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are among the highest for similar areas at $617, which is far above the Australian figure. Mortgage repayments are also very high, with 57.1% of households paying $3,000 or more each month.

$617 ▲ +16.4%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $530
  • 2016: $600
  • 2021: $617

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,500 ▲ +16.7%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $3,000
  • 2016: $3,000
  • 2021: $3,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2074, NSW, the largest group is $750 or more at 37%, followed by $350–$549 (28%) and $550–$749 (27%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2074, NSW, $3,000 or more is the majority at 61%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common here, with 42.5% of homes owned outright—a figure far above the state and national averages. Conversely, only 15.4% of households rent, which is far below the New South Wales average of 32.6%.

15.4% ▲ +14.9%

Lower than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 13.4%
  • 2016: 14.7%
  • 2021: 15.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.5% ▼ -8.7%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 46.5%
  • 2016: 43.6%
  • 2021: 42.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2074, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (42%) and Owned with a mortgage (38%), with Rented at 15%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 80.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Separate houses make up 72.0% of the market, though this has fallen by 8.3 percentage points since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

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

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

72.0% ▼ -10.4%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.3%
  • 2016: 75.9%
  • 2021: 72.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.2% ▼ -3.6%

Higher than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 83.1%
  • 2016: 80.8%
  • 2021: 80.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2074, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Flat or apartment is next at 23%.

Bedrooms per home

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2074, NSW splits fairly evenly between 4 bedrooms (32%) and 3 bedrooms (28%), with 5 or more at 20%.

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 2074, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2074/2074-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings