$400 ▲ +25.0%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $320
- 2016: $385
- 2021: $400
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2160, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2160, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Almost half of all households in postcode 2160 are renting, a figure far above the state and national averages. This high rental rate is paired with costs that are much higher than most similar areas, making housing a significant expense for the local population.
$400
▲ +25.0%
- $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 2160, NSW — higher than 78% of areas.
| 2160, NSW | $400 |
|---|---|
| Cumberland | $415 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are $400 and monthly mortgage payments are $2,051, both of which are much higher than most areas. Since 2011, the usual weekly rent has risen by $80.
$2,051 ▲ +2.9%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,993
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $2,051
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2160, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 18%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2160, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (23%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here at 46%, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright has fallen to 23%, a result well below the Australian average.
46.0% ▲ +19.0%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 38.6%
- 2016: 43.7%
- 2021: 46.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
23.0% ▼ -19.0%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 28.4%
- 2016: 25.7%
- 2021: 23.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2160, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Owned outright (23%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses are much less common than in most areas, making up only 48.9% of homes. Because there are far fewer large homes compared to the rest of the state, there are more people per bedroom than usual, at 1.10.
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.
48.9% ▼ -14.2%
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 57.0%
- 2016: 51.4%
- 2021: 48.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
55.5% ▼ -3.0%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 57.2%
- 2016: 56.7%
- 2021: 55.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2160, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 49%, followed by Flat or apartment (36%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (14%).
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2160, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 3 bedrooms (31%) 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 2160, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2160/2160-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings