2232, NSW · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 2232, NSW

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

Far fewer separate houses are found in postcode 2232 than in the rest of Australia. This area has a diverse mix of housing, but costs are high, with typical monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,500.

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📍 2232, NSW, Postcode

Where 2232, NSW sits — Median rent (weekly)

$460 ▲ +27.8%
  • $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 2232, NSW — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
2232, NSW$460
Sutherland Shire $500
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents are also high at $460. Since 2011, the usual weekly rent has risen by $100.

$460 ▲ +27.8%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $360
  • 2016: $430
  • 2021: $460

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,500 ▲ +8.7%

Higher than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,300
  • 2016: $2,300
  • 2021: $2,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 2232, NSW, $350–$549 is the majority at 53%; $550–$749 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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2232, NSW splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (38%) and $3,000 or more (37%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 16%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 38.2% of homes are owned with a mortgage, while 31.3% are owned outright. The proportion of households renting has risen to 27.8% since 2011, though this is still well below the New South Wales figure.

27.8% ▲ +13.7%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 24.4%
  • 2016: 25.4%
  • 2021: 27.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.3% ▼ -8.5%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.2%
  • 2016: 34.0%
  • 2021: 31.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 2232, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Only 51.0% of homes are separate houses, which is far below the national figure of 72.3%. This is reflected in the home sizes, as homes with three or more bedrooms are far below the Australian average.

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.

51.0% ▼ -15.5%

Lower than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 60.4%
  • 2016: 56.3%
  • 2021: 51.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

60.2% ▼ -5.0%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 63.3%
  • 2016: 63.1%
  • 2021: 60.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 2232, NSW, Separate house is the majority at 51%; Flat or apartment is next at 36%.

Bedrooms per home

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2232, NSW splits fairly evenly between 2 bedrooms (33%) and 3 bedrooms (32%), with 4 bedrooms at 22%.

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 2232, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2232/2232-nsw/topic/housing-dwellings