2227, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2227, NSW

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,817 in postcode 2227, which is well above the national figure. This is a high-cost housing market where both rents and loan repayments are among the highest for similar areas. Most residents live in larger homes, though detached houses are less common here than in the rest of the country.

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📍 2227, NSW, Postcode

Where 2227, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$525 ▲ +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 2227, NSW — higher than 94% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2227, NSW$525
Sutherland Shire $500
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $525, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $420. Home loans are also expensive, with the usual monthly payment of $2,817 sitting $954 above the Australian average.

$525 ▲ +38.2%

Higher than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $380
  • 2016: $480
  • 2021: $525

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,817 ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 95% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,600
  • 2016: $2,574
  • 2021: $2,817

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2227, NSW, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $550–$749 (32%) and $750 or more (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 2227, NSW, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (13%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 37.4% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Meanwhile, the 21.9% of households renting is far below the state average of 32.6%.

21.9% ▲ +13.0%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 19.4%
  • 2016: 21.4%
  • 2021: 21.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.4% ▼ -4.6%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 39.2%
  • 2016: 37.5%
  • 2021: 37.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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2227, NSW splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (39%) and Owned outright (37%), with Rented at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Larger homes are common, with 75.5% having three or more bedrooms. However, separate houses make up 63.3% of the market, which is well below the national figure of 72.3%.

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.

63.3% ▼ -6.2%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 67.5%
  • 2016: 64.7%
  • 2021: 63.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.5% ▲ +1.6%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 74.3%
  • 2016: 74.4%
  • 2021: 75.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2227, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 63%; Flat or apartment is next at 19%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 2227, NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 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 2227, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2227/2227-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings