2191, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2191, NSW

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,500 make living in postcode 2191 quite expensive for many households. This cost is well above the national figure, reflecting a local housing market where both renting and loan repayments have climbed steadily since 2011.

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📍 2191, NSW, Postcode

Where 2191, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$460 ▲ +43.8%
  • $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 2191, NSW — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2191, NSW$460
Canterbury-Bankstown $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents here are much higher than most areas at $460, which is $85 above the national figure. For those with a loan, the typical monthly payment is $2,500, a figure that rose by $225 over the last decade.

$460 ▲ +43.8%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $320
  • 2016: $430
  • 2021: $460

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,500 ▲ +9.9%

Higher than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,275
  • 2016: $2,378
  • 2021: $2,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2191, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $550–$749 (23%) and Under $200 (23%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2191, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 30.3% of households rent, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of homes owned outright has fallen to 31.9% since 2011.

30.3% ▲ +13.5%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 26.7%
  • 2016: 29.4%
  • 2021: 30.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.9% ▼ -9.7%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 35.3%
  • 2016: 33.6%
  • 2021: 31.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2191, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (32%), with Rented at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 66.8% of homes, which is well below the national figure. This contributes to a higher density of people per bedroom, which is 1.00 and among the highest at this level.

1.00 ▼ -16.7%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.00

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

66.8% ▼ -10.3%

Lower than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 74.5%
  • 2016: 67.3%
  • 2021: 66.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

67.8% ▲ +3.3%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 65.7%
  • 2016: 68.0%
  • 2021: 67.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2191, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 67%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 24%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2191, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).

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 2191, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2191/2191-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings