Warilla · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Warilla

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

Weekly rents in Warilla have risen by $135 since 2011, reflecting a changing housing landscape for the suburb. While many residents own their homes outright, over a third now rent. The area is dominated by detached houses, with most families living in homes containing three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Warilla, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Warilla sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +62.8%
  • $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 Warilla — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Warilla$350
2528, NSW $350
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $350, which is a little below the New South Wales figure of $420. Monthly mortgage payments for those with a loan are usually $1,820, slightly lower than the state average.

$350 ▲ +62.8%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $215
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,820 ▲ +7.1%

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

  • 2011: $1,700
  • 2016: $1,647
  • 2021: $1,820

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Warilla, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and Under $200 (24%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Warilla, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is more common here than in most areas, with 36.4% of households renting. This sits well above the national figure of 30.6%, though 35.3% of residents still own their homes outright.

36.4% ▲ +3.8%

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

  • 2011: 35.1%
  • 2016: 36.2%
  • 2021: 36.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.3% ▼ -0.5%

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

  • 2011: 35.5%
  • 2016: 34.9%
  • 2021: 35.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Warilla splits fairly evenly between Rented (36%) and Owned outright (35%), with Owned with a mortgage at 25%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common, making up 78.2% of all homes, which is far above the New South Wales average of 65.6%. Most of these are large, with 77.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

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.

78.2% ▼ -2.2%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 79.9%
  • 2016: 77.9%
  • 2021: 78.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.4% ▲ +0.4%

Lower than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 77.1%
  • 2016: 75.8%
  • 2021: 77.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Warilla, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Warilla, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 20%.

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 Warilla [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/107031143/warilla/topic/housing-dwellings