Moss Vale - Berrima · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Moss Vale - Berrima

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

Weekly rents in Moss Vale - Berrima have jumped by $150 since 2011, reflecting a broader shift in the local housing market. The area is now defined by large, detached homes and a high proportion of residents who own their houses outright. This combination creates a landscape where spacious living is common, though costs for new arrivals have risen significantly.

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📍 Moss Vale - Berrima, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Moss Vale - Berrima sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +60.0%
  • $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 Moss Vale - Berrima — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Moss Vale - Berrima$400
2577, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $400, which is higher than most areas and about the same as the national figure. Mortgage payments have also climbed, with the typical monthly payment rising by $267 since 2011 to reach $2,000.

$400 ▲ +60.0%

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

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $320
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +15.4%

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

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Moss Vale - Berrima, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $200–$349 (24%) and $550–$749 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Moss Vale - Berrima, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 39.2% of homes owned outright, a figure well above both the state and national levels. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen 3.6 percentage points since 2011 to 25.5%.

25.5% ▼ -12.3%

Lower than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 29.1%
  • 2016: 26.5%
  • 2021: 25.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

39.2% ▲ +10.4%

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

  • 2011: 35.5%
  • 2016: 37.5%
  • 2021: 39.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Moss Vale - Berrima, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses dominate the area at 88.2%, far above the New South Wales average. Most homes are large, with 82.5% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are much fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

88.2% ▼ -0.8%

Higher than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 88.9%
  • 2016: 87.0%
  • 2021: 88.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.5% ▲ +2.4%

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

  • 2011: 80.6%
  • 2016: 80.1%
  • 2021: 82.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Moss Vale - Berrima, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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Moss Vale - Berrima splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (39%) and 4 bedrooms (35%), with 2 bedrooms at 13%.

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 Moss Vale - Berrima [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/114021287/moss-vale-berrima/topic/housing-dwellings