$460 ▲ +48.4%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $310
- 2016: $410
- 2021: $460
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2226, NSW · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2226, NSW
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,800 are among the highest at this level for postcode 2226. This area is defined by high housing costs and a strong preference for larger homes, with over 76% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.
$460
▲ +48.4%
- $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 2226, NSW — higher than 88% of areas.
| 2226, NSW | $460 |
|---|---|
| Sutherland Shire | $500 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are $460, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the New South Wales figure. Mortgage costs are also high, with the usual monthly payment rising $250 since 2011 to reach $2,800.
$2,800 ▲ +9.8%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,550
- 2016: $2,500
- 2021: $2,800
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →2226, NSW splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (31%) and $550–$749 (28%), with Under $200 at 18%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2226, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (14%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is common here, as 34.9% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Only 19.8% of households rent, a rate far below both the state and Australian averages.
19.8% ▲ +17.1%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.9%
- 2016: 17.9%
- 2021: 19.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
34.9% ▼ -7.3%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 37.6%
- 2016: 36.1%
- 2021: 34.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2226, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 44%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Rented (20%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 70.1% of the area, though this has fallen 12 points since 2011. While most homes are large, with 76.8% having three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom has dipped to 0.90.
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.
70.1% ▼ -14.2%
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 81.6%
- 2016: 73.5%
- 2021: 70.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
76.8% ▲ +0.0%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 76.8%
- 2016: 77.5%
- 2021: 76.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2226, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 70%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 17%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →2226, NSW splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (35%) and 4 bedrooms (31%), with 2 bedrooms at 18%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2226, NSW
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2226, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2226/2226-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings