2211, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2211, NSW

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

Separate houses make up 68.6% of the dwellings in postcode 2211. This is a high-cost housing market where both rents and mortgage repayments sit well above the national figures. While larger homes are common, the number of people sharing each bedroom is now among the highest for its level.

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📍 2211, NSW, Postcode

Where 2211, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$470 ▲ +38.2%
  • $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 2211, NSW — higher than 89% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2211, NSW$470
Canterbury-Bankstown $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,443, which is much higher than most areas and has risen by $276 since 2011. Weekly rents are also among the highest at this level, sitting at $470, which is $95 above the national figure.

$470 ▲ +38.2%

Higher than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $340
  • 2016: $420
  • 2021: $470

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,443 ▲ +12.7%

Higher than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,443

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2211, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $550–$749 (27%) and Under $200 (19%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2211, NSW splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (34%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 34% of homes are owned with a mortgage and 33.4% are owned outright, though the latter has fallen by 4.9 points since 2011. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has risen to 28.6%, which is higher than most areas.

28.6% ▲ +23.3%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.2%
  • 2016: 26.4%
  • 2021: 28.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.4% ▼ -12.7%

Lower than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 38.3%
  • 2016: 35.7%
  • 2021: 33.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2211, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (33%), with Rented at 29%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are typical here, with 79.6% having three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the state average. Separate houses account for 68.6% of homes, although this is much lower than most similar areas and has fallen since 2011.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

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

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

68.6% ▼ -4.4%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 71.8%
  • 2016: 68.1%
  • 2021: 68.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.6% ▲ +4.6%

Higher than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 76.1%
  • 2016: 77.8%
  • 2021: 79.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2211, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 69%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 24%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2211, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

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 2211, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2211/2211-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings