2122, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2122, NSW

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,500 are among the highest at this level for postcode 2122. This area is more expensive than most, with high costs for both homeowners and renters. A larger share of people rent here than in other parts of the state.

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📍 2122, NSW, Postcode

Where 2122, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$460 ▲ +17.3%
  • $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 2122, NSW — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2122, NSW$460
Ryde $460
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are much higher than most areas, typically hitting $460. Mortgage costs are also steep, with the usual monthly payment well above the national figure and having risen by $212 since 2011.

$460 ▲ +17.3%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $392
  • 2016: $465
  • 2021: $460

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,500 ▲ +9.3%

Higher than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,288
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2122, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $550–$749 (23%) and $200–$349 (13%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2122, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 38.1% of households renting, which is well above the state and national figures. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright has fallen to 29.9%.

38.1% ▲ +16.0%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.8%
  • 2016: 36.7%
  • 2021: 38.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.9% ▼ -10.3%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 33.4%
  • 2016: 31.2%
  • 2021: 29.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2122, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are far less common here than across Australia, making up only 43.9% of homes. This shift toward smaller dwellings is reflected in the fact that 3-plus bedroom homes are far below the national figure.

0.90 ▼ -25.0%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 0.90

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

43.9% ▼ -9.4%

Lower than 92% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 48.5%
  • 2016: 45.8%
  • 2021: 43.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

57.6% ▼ -1.4%

Lower than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 58.4%
  • 2016: 58.3%
  • 2021: 57.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2122, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 44%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (30%) and Flat or apartment (26%).

Bedrooms per home

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In 2122, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

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 2122, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2122/2122-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings