$400 ▲ +48.1%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $270
- 2016: $350
- 2021: $400
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2162, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2162, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people rent their homes in postcode 2162 than in the rest of New South Wales or Australia. This area sees a high proportion of renters and homeowners facing much higher costs than most other similar places. The typical resident now spends more on housing than they did a decade ago.
$400
▲ +48.1%
- $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 2162, NSW — higher than 78% of areas.
| 2162, NSW | $400 |
|---|---|
| Canterbury-Bankstown | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are $400, which is much higher than most areas, and have risen by $130 since 2011. Similarly, the usual monthly home loan payment is much higher than most areas at $2,167, which is a little above the national figure.
$2,167 ▲ +11.1%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,950
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $2,167
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2162, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by Under $200 (23%) and $200–$349 (15%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2162, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $3,000 or more (24%) and $1,000–$1,799 (23%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is common here, with 38.1% of households renting, a figure well above the state and national averages. Meanwhile, those who own their home outright make up 27.8% of the area, which is well below the New South Wales average.
38.1% ▲ +18.9%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 32.1%
- 2016: 36.2%
- 2021: 38.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
27.8% ▼ -15.0%
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 32.7%
- 2016: 30.2%
- 2021: 27.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2162, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Owned outright (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are the most common home type at 72.5%, though this has fallen since 2011. With 72.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom is among the highest at this level.
1.00 ▼ -16.7%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.20
- 2016: 1.10
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
72.5% ▼ -7.2%
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 78.1%
- 2016: 74.6%
- 2021: 72.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
72.4% ▲ +1.7%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 71.2%
- 2016: 71.9%
- 2021: 72.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2162, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 73%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2162, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 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 2162, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2162/2162-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings