2176, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2176, NSW

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

Much higher housing costs than most similar areas mark postcode 2176, where the typical weekly rent is $460. The area is dominated by large, separate houses, with over 90% of homes being detached dwellings. This combination of expensive costs and spacious housing creates a distinct residential profile within Greater Sydney.

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📍 2176, NSW, Postcode

Where 2176, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$460 ▲ +31.4%
  • $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 2176, NSW — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2176, NSW$460
Fairfield $390
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas at $2,167, while weekly rents are also much higher than usual at $460. Both figures have risen since 2011, with rents increasing by $110 per week.

$460 ▲ +31.4%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $350
  • 2016: $430
  • 2021: $460

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2176, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 59%; $550–$749 is next at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2176, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $3,000 or more (25%) and $1,000–$1,799 (23%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong, with 40.4% of homes owned outright—a figure well above the national average. However, the proportion of households renting has risen by 8.3 percentage points since 2011 to reach 26.2%.

26.2% ▲ +46.7%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.9%
  • 2016: 21.5%
  • 2021: 26.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

40.4% ▲ +0.6%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 40.1%
  • 2016: 40.8%
  • 2021: 40.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2176, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 90.4% of homes, which is far above the New South Wales average. This helps explain why 91.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, one of the highest rates among similar areas.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 0.90

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

90.4% ▲ +2.8%

Lower than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 88.0%
  • 2016: 90.3%
  • 2021: 90.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

91.7% ▼ -3.9%

Higher than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.5%
  • 2016: 93.8%
  • 2021: 91.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2176, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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2176, NSW splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (41%) and 4 bedrooms (39%), with 5 or more at 13%.

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 2176, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2176/2176-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings