2089, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2089, NSW

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,903 are among the highest for areas like postcode 2089. This is a costly place to live, where both mortgage and rent payments sit well above the national and state figures. Most residents live in apartments, with a high proportion of the population renting their homes.

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📍 2089, NSW, Postcode

Where 2089, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$562 ▲ +19.3%
  • $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 2089, NSW — higher than 97% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2089, NSW$562
North Sydney $580
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $562, which is well above the Australian figure of $375. Mortgage costs are also high, with the usual monthly payment of $2,903 sitting well above the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$562 ▲ +19.3%

Higher than 97% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $471
  • 2016: $550
  • 2021: $562

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,903 ▲ +7.5%

Higher than 96% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,700
  • 2016: $2,500
  • 2021: $2,903

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2089, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by $550–$749 (32%) and $750 or more (23%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2089, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 49%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and $1,000–$1,799 (13%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 52.2% of households renting, a figure far above the national average. This helps explain why the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than most areas at 24.8%.

52.2% ▲ +0.6%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 51.9%
  • 2016: 52.5%
  • 2021: 52.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.8% ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.5%
  • 2016: 24.0%
  • 2021: 24.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2089, NSW, Rented is the majority at 52%; Owned outright is next at 25%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Apartments make up 80.1% of homes, which is why separate houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state. These smaller homes mean that’s why only 31.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

1.00 ▼ -16.7%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.00

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

9.0% ▼ -17.6%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 10.9%
  • 2016: 8.2%
  • 2021: 9.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

31.7% ▲ +9.5%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 28.9%
  • 2016: 29.9%
  • 2021: 31.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2089, NSW, Flat or apartment is the majority at 80%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2089, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 1 bedroom (22%).

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 2089, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2089/2089-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings