2081, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2081, NSW

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

Typical weekly rents of $575 are well above national and state figures in postcode 2081, where housing costs are among the highest for its level. This area is dominated by large, detached family homes and a very high rate of home ownership. Most residents live in spacious properties, with very few people renting compared to the rest of the country.

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📍 2081, NSW, Postcode

Where 2081, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$575 ▲ +43.8%
  • $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 2081, NSW — higher than 98% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2081, NSW$575
Hornsby $495
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are well above the national figure by $200, having risen $175 since 2011. Mortgage costs are also high, with the typical monthly payment of $2,600 sitting well above the Australian average.

$575 ▲ +43.8%

Higher than 98% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $400
  • 2016: $550
  • 2021: $575

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,600 ▲ +4.0%

Higher than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,500
  • 2016: $2,367
  • 2021: $2,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2081, NSW, $550–$749 is the majority at 51%; $350–$549 is next at 32%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2081, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 38.3% of homes owned outright, which is well above the state average. Only 11.8% of households rent, a figure that is far below both New South Wales and Australia.

11.8% ▲ +7.2%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 11.0%
  • 2016: 11.6%
  • 2021: 11.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.3% ▲ +10.0%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.8%
  • 2016: 36.9%
  • 2021: 38.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2081, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (12%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.7% of all homes, far above the national figure. These are typically large properties, as 93.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state average.

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.

94.7% ▼ -1.7%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 96.3%
  • 2016: 94.7%
  • 2021: 94.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.3% ▲ +0.9%

Higher than 95% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 92.4%
  • 2016: 92.2%
  • 2021: 93.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2081, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2081, NSW, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 3 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (16%).

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 2081, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2081/2081-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings