2135, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2135, NSW

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

Typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,765 are among the highest in similar areas, making postcode 2135 a very expensive place to live. High costs are seen in both mortgages and rents, which are well above national figures. This coincides with a strong rental market and a high number of apartments.

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📍 2135, NSW, Postcode

Where 2135, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$480 ▲ +14.3%
  • $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 2135, NSW — higher than 90% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2135, NSW$480
Strathfield $460
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $480, which is well above the Australian figure of $375. Mortgage costs are also high; the usual monthly payment is $2,765, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$480 ▲ +14.3%

Higher than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $420
  • 2016: $500
  • 2021: $480

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,765 ▲ +10.6%

Higher than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,500
  • 2016: $2,350
  • 2021: $2,765

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2135, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $550–$749 (25%) and $200–$349 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2135, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (12%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 43.9% of households renting, a figure far above the national average. Meanwhile, the proportion of homes owned outright has fallen to 28.7% since 2011.

43.9% ▲ +18.6%

Higher than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37.0%
  • 2016: 41.0%
  • 2021: 43.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.7% ▼ -12.9%

Lower than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 33.0%
  • 2016: 30.8%
  • 2021: 28.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2135, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Apartments are the most common home type at 49.3%, and separate houses are far less common than in the rest of the state. This shift toward smaller homes is reflected in the fact that only 52.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

1.10 ▼ -15.4%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.30
  • 2016: 1.10
  • 2021: 1.10

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

45.4% ▼ -16.6%

Lower than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 54.4%
  • 2016: 48.4%
  • 2021: 45.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

52.9% ▼ -6.3%

Lower than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 56.5%
  • 2016: 55.1%
  • 2021: 52.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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2135, NSW splits fairly evenly between Flat or apartment (49%) and Separate house (46%), with Townhouse / semi-detached at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2135, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (20%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

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 2135, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2135/2135-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings