$540 ▲ +80.0%
Higher than 95% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $300
- 2016: $420
- 2021: $540
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2179, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2179, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
High living costs define the housing market in postcode 2179, where typical monthly mortgage payments reach $2,600. This area is dominated by large family homes, with nearly 90% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most residents live in separate houses, though a significant number are still paying off their mortgages.
$540
▲ +80.0%
- $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 2179, NSW — higher than 95% of areas.
| 2179, NSW | $540 |
|---|---|
| Camden | $500 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Rental and mortgage costs are among the highest for similar areas. Typical weekly rent is $540, which is well above the national figure of $375, while typical monthly mortgage payments have risen by $600 since 2011.
$2,600 ▲ +30.0%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,000
- 2016: $2,400
- 2021: $2,600
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →2179, NSW splits fairly evenly between $550–$749 (45%) and $350–$549 (40%), with $200–$349 at 9%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2179, NSW, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 54%; $3,000 or more is next at 33%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership patterns have shifted, as the share of homes owned outright fell by 28 points since 2011 to 20.1%. This is far below the national figure of 31%. Currently, 50.2% of households own their home with a mortgage.
25.8% ▼ -5.4%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 27.3%
- 2016: 30.2%
- 2021: 25.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
20.1% ▼ -58.3%
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 48.2%
- 2016: 39.8%
- 2021: 20.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2179, NSW, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 50%; Rented is next at 26%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 92.4% of the market, far above the New South Wales figure of 65.6%. The area is known for large homes, with 89.5% having three or more bedrooms, although the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
92.4% ▼ -0.1%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 92.5%
- 2016: 94.2%
- 2021: 92.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
89.5% ▲ +9.5%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 81.8%
- 2016: 81.6%
- 2021: 89.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2179, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2179, NSW, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 60%; 3 bedrooms is next at 19%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2179, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2179, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2179/2179-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings