Pitt Town - McGraths Hill · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Pitt Town - McGraths Hill

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

Much higher home ownership and larger houses than most areas define Pitt Town - McGraths Hill. The typical monthly mortgage here is $2,600, which is among the highest for similar places. These high costs sit alongside a strong preference for detached family homes.

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📍 Pitt Town - McGraths Hill, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Pitt Town - McGraths Hill sits — Median rent (weekly)

$500 ▲ +56.3%
  • $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 Pitt Town - McGraths Hill — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Pitt Town - McGraths Hill$500
2756, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,600, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Rent is also much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $500.

$500 ▲ +56.3%

Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $320
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $500

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,600 ▲ +13.7%

Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,286
  • 2016: $2,398
  • 2021: $2,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Pitt Town - McGraths Hill, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $550–$749 (28%) and $200–$349 (17%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Pitt Town - McGraths Hill, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very common here, with 39.1% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the national average of 31%. Meanwhile, the 15.4% of households that rent is far below the state and national figures.

15.4% ▼ -6.8%

Lower than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 16.6%
  • 2016: 15.0%
  • 2021: 15.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

39.1% ▲ +4.6%

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

  • 2011: 37.4%
  • 2016: 35.0%
  • 2021: 39.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Pitt Town - McGraths Hill splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (43%) and Owned outright (39%), with Rented at 15%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 91.8% of all homes, which is far above the 65.6% seen across New South Wales. This is reflected in the fact that 89.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

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

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

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

91.8% ▼ -0.3%

Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 92.1%
  • 2016: 91.8%
  • 2021: 91.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

89.9% ▲ +3.7%

Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 86.7%
  • 2016: 88.3%
  • 2021: 89.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Pitt Town - McGraths Hill, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Flat or apartment is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Pitt Town - McGraths Hill, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 5 or more (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 Pitt Town - McGraths Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/115041301/pitt-town-mcgraths-hill/topic/housing-dwellings