$530 —
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Waterloo · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Waterloo
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A massive shift toward high-density living has transformed Waterloo into an area dominated by apartments. It is now a place where renting is the norm and housing costs are well above the national figures.
$530
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- $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 Waterloo — higher than 91% of areas.
| Waterloo | $530 |
|---|---|
| 2017, NSW | $575 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Weekly rents are among the highest at this level, typically reaching $530, which is well above the Australian figure of $375. Home loan payments are also much higher than most areas, with a typical monthly cost of $2,500.
$2,500 —
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Waterloo, the largest group is $550–$749 at 38%, followed by Under $200 (24%) and $350–$549 (22%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Waterloo, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $3,000 or more (36%) and $1,000–$1,799 (15%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than across the state, with 72.7% of households renting their homes. Conversely, the 6.2% who own their homes outright is among the lowest across similar areas.
72.7% —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
6.2% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Waterloo, Rented is the majority at 73%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 18%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Flats or apartments make up 91.1% of all homes, while separate houses are almost non-existent at 0.5%. This lack of larger homes helps explain why the 1.1 people per bedroom is well above the national figure.
1.10 —
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
0.5% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
14.8% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Waterloo, Flat or apartment is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 8%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Waterloo, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 1 bedroom is next at 28%.
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 Waterloo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/117031647/waterloo/topic/housing-dwellings