2101, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2101, NSW

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

More than half of all homes in postcode 2101 are separate houses, though the area is marked by very high living costs. Typical monthly mortgage payments and weekly rents are both well above the state and national figures. This makes it one of the most expensive places to live among similar areas.

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📍 2101, NSW, Postcode

Where 2101, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$600 ▲ +39.5%
  • $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 2101, NSW — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2101, NSW$600
Northern Beaches $625
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far above the national figure at $600, having risen by $170 since 2011. Similarly, typical monthly home-loan payments are among the highest at this level, reaching $3,000.

$600 ▲ +39.5%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $430
  • 2016: $533
  • 2021: $600

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,000 ▲ +7.1%

Higher than 97% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,800
  • 2016: $2,600
  • 2021: $3,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2101, NSW, the largest group is $550–$749 at 35%, followed by $350–$549 (27%) and $750 or more (26%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2101, NSW, $3,000 or more is the majority at 53%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 34.1% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the Australian figure. Meanwhile, 27.3% of households are renting, a rate that is well below both the state and national averages.

27.3% ▼ 0.0%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.3%
  • 2016: 26.5%
  • 2021: 27.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

34.1% ▲ +5.8%

Lower than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.2%
  • 2016: 33.4%
  • 2021: 34.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2101, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (34%) and Owned with a mortgage (32%), with Rented at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 53.5% of homes, which is far below the national figure of 72.3%. This is consistent with the area having far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms compared to the rest of the country.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 0.90

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

53.5% ▼ -4.1%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 55.8%
  • 2016: 51.6%
  • 2021: 53.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

54.3% ▲ +0.6%

Lower than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 53.9%
  • 2016: 53.2%
  • 2021: 54.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2101, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 54%; Flat or apartment is next at 36%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2101, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 33%, followed by 3 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (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 2101, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2101/2101-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings