2127, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2127, NSW

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

More than half of all households in postcode 2127 are now renting, a sharp increase from 2011. This area is dominated by apartments and high rental costs, which stand well above the national figures. The shift toward renting has coincided with a steep drop in the number of separate houses.

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📍 2127, NSW, Postcode

Where 2127, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$510 ▲ +4.9%
  • $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 2127, NSW — higher than 92% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2127, NSW$510
Parramatta $450
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is among the highest for similar areas at $510, which is well above the Australian figure of $375. Typical monthly home-loan payments are also much higher than most areas at $2,300, although this fell $200 since 2011.

$510 ▲ +4.9%

Higher than 92% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $486
  • 2016: $525
  • 2021: $510

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,300 ▼ -8.0%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,500
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2127, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 60%; $550–$749 is next at 31%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2127, NSW, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 50%; $3,000 or more is next at 26%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households make up 55.9% of the area, a figure far above the national average of 30.6%. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is among the lowest at this level at 10.9%, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 31.5%.

55.9% ▲ +36.8%

Higher than 95% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 40.8%
  • 2016: 51.4%
  • 2021: 55.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

10.9% ▼ -28.8%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.4%
  • 2016: 13.0%
  • 2021: 10.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2127, NSW, Rented is the majority at 56%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 32%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Apartments make up 88.5% of homes, which helps explain why separate houses are far below the national average at just 7.5%. Because larger homes are rare, the area has among the highest numbers of people per bedroom at 1.20.

1.20 → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

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

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

7.5% ▼ -75.9%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 31.0%
  • 2016: 11.8%
  • 2021: 7.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

20.7% ▼ -54.9%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 45.8%
  • 2016: 29.3%
  • 2021: 20.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2127, NSW, Flat or apartment is the majority at 89%; Separate house is next at 8%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2127, NSW, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 1 bedroom is next at 28%.

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 2127, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2127/2127-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings