2200, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2200, NSW

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

Nearly 45% of households rent in postcode 2200, marking it as an area with a very high proportion of renters. This shift is part of a broader trend where renting has risen by 6.6 percentage points since 2011. The area's housing is dominated by apartments and smaller homes, contributing to a crowded living environment compared to other regions.

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📍 2200, NSW, Postcode

Where 2200, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$410 ▲ +24.2%
  • $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 2200, NSW — higher than 81% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2200, NSW$410
Canterbury-Bankstown $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents here are much higher than most areas, typically reaching $410. This is a little above the national figure of $375 and has risen by $80 since 2011. Typical monthly home loan payments are $1,973, which is higher than most areas.

$410 ▲ +24.2%

Higher than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $330
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $410

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,973 ▲ +11.0%

Higher than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,777
  • 2016: $1,828
  • 2021: $1,973

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2200, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 63%; $200–$349 is next at 13%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2200, NSW, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental properties are far more common here than in the rest of New South Wales, at 45% compared to 32.6%. This is alongside a much lower rate of outright home ownership, which sits at 24.4% and has fallen by 2.8 percentage points since 2011.

45.0% ▲ +17.1%

Higher than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 38.4%
  • 2016: 42.4%
  • 2021: 45.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.4% ▼ -10.3%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.2%
  • 2016: 26.2%
  • 2021: 24.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2200, NSW, the largest group is Rented at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Owned outright (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Flats or apartments are the most common home type at 44.8%, while separate houses are far less common than the national figure. With only 53.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms, the area has a very high number of people per bedroom at 1.10.

1.10 ▼ -15.4%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.30
  • 2016: 1.20
  • 2021: 1.10

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

38.8% ▼ -10.9%

Lower than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.6%
  • 2016: 41.8%
  • 2021: 38.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

53.3% ▼ -2.4%

Lower than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 54.6%
  • 2016: 54.7%
  • 2021: 53.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2200, NSW, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 45%, followed by Separate house (39%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (15%).

Bedrooms per home

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In 2200, NSW, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 3 bedrooms (29%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

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 2200, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2200/2200-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings