Narara · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Narara

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

90.5% of homes in Narara have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. This makes it an area dominated by large family houses, though rental rates are much lower than across the rest of the state.

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📍 Narara, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Narara sits — Median rent (weekly)

$420 ▲ +44.8%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Narara — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Narara$420
2250, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $420, which is higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments have risen by $260 since 2011 to reach $1,993.

$420 ▲ +44.8%

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $290
  • 2016: $360
  • 2021: $420

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,993 ▲ +15.0%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,993

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Narara, $350–$549 is the majority at 61%; $200–$349 is next at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Narara, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Only 20% of households are renting, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages. Meanwhile, 32% of homes are owned outright, a proportion that has barely changed since 2011.

20.0% ▲ +9.4%

Lower than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18.3%
  • 2016: 19.4%
  • 2021: 20.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

32.0% ▼ 0.0%

Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 32.0%
  • 2016: 32.1%
  • 2021: 32.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Narara, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 88.5% of the area, which is far above the state average. While the number of people per bedroom has fallen to 0.80 since 2011, this remains higher than most similar areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

88.5% ▲ +1.3%

Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 87.4%
  • 2016: 88.6%
  • 2021: 88.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.5% ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 91.5%
  • 2016: 91.3%
  • 2021: 90.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Narara, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Narara, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (37%) and 5 or more (11%).

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 Narara [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/102011035/narara/topic/housing-dwellings