$369 ▼ -7.8%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $400
- 2016: $305
- 2021: $369
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2172, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2172, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Higher than most areas, the proportion of large family homes in postcode 2172 is a standout feature. Nearly 96% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, creating a landscape dominated by spacious separate houses. This preference for larger homes is reflected in the ownership patterns and the high typical mortgage payments found here.
$369
▼ -7.8%
- $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 2172, NSW — higher than 70% of areas.
| 2172, NSW | $369 |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly home loan payment of $2,708 is among the highest for similar areas and well above the national figure. In contrast, weekly rent is about the same as the Australian average at $369, though this has fallen by $31 since 2011.
$2,708 ▲ +4.2%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,600
- 2016: $2,600
- 2021: $2,708
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2172, NSW, the largest group is $200–$349 at 40%, followed by $350–$549 (28%) and $550–$749 (17%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2172, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (13%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Very few people rent in this area, with only 16.3% of households renting, which is far below both the state and national figures. Most residents own their homes, and 32.8% own theirs outright, a figure that rose slightly since 2011.
16.3% ▲ +12.5%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.5%
- 2016: 15.5%
- 2021: 16.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
32.8% ▲ +7.5%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 30.5%
- 2016: 29.2%
- 2021: 32.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2172, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (16%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 94.3% of the market, far above the national average. This is consistent with the fact that 95.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, although the number of people per bedroom has moved down to 0.80 since 2011.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
94.3% ▼ -4.0%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 98.3%
- 2016: 95.1%
- 2021: 94.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
95.9% ▲ +0.9%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 95.0%
- 2016: 96.7%
- 2021: 95.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2172, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2172, NSW, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 50%; 5 or more 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 2172, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2172/2172-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings