Niagara Park - Lisarow · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Niagara Park - Lisarow

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

Higher housing costs than most similar areas define Niagara Park - Lisarow, where the typical mortgage is $2,000 a month. This is a place dominated by large family homes and very few renters. Most residents own their properties, and the vast majority of dwellings are detached houses.

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📍 Niagara Park - Lisarow, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Niagara Park - Lisarow sits — Median rent (weekly)

$425 ▲ +46.6%
  • $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 Niagara Park - Lisarow — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Niagara Park - Lisarow$425
2250, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $425, which is a little above the national figure and has risen by $135 since 2011. Mortgage payments are also on the higher side for similar areas, with the usual monthly payment sitting at $2,000.

$425 ▲ +46.6%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $290
  • 2016: $370
  • 2021: $425

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +11.1%

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

  • 2011: $1,800
  • 2016: $1,800
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Niagara Park - Lisarow, $350–$549 is the majority at 58%; Under $200 is next at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Niagara Park - Lisarow, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Very few people rent here, at just 17.5%, which is far below the state and national figures. This is consistent with a high rate of home ownership, with 47.8% of homes having a mortgage and 31.8% owned outright.

17.5% ▼ -13.2%

Lower than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 20.2%
  • 2016: 18.5%
  • 2021: 17.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.8% ▲ +10.5%

Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 28.8%
  • 2016: 30.6%
  • 2021: 31.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Niagara Park - Lisarow, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 90% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average of 68.6%. Separate houses make up 84.5% of all homes, and there are very few flats or apartments at only 0.5%.

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.

84.5% ▼ -0.9%

Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 85.2%
  • 2016: 81.0%
  • 2021: 84.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.0% ▼ -0.8%

Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 90.8%
  • 2016: 89.4%
  • 2021: 90.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Niagara Park - Lisarow, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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Niagara Park - Lisarow splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (38%) and 4 bedrooms (38%), with 5 or more at 14%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Niagara Park - Lisarow [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/102011036/niagara-park-lisarow/topic/housing-dwellings