$475 —
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $525
- 2021: $475
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Kingsford · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Kingsford
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A huge 50.8% of households rent in Kingsford, a figure far above the national average. This heavy reliance on renting is paired with high housing costs, including typical monthly mortgage payments that are among the highest for similar areas.
$475
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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 Kingsford — higher than 86% of areas.
| Kingsford | $475 |
|---|---|
| 2032, NSW | $450 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly mortgage payment is $3,000, which is far above the Australian figure and rose by $500 since 2016. Weekly rents are also much higher than most areas, typically costing $475.
$3,000 —
Higher than 96% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $2,500
- 2021: $3,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Kingsford, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $550–$749 (22%) and $200–$349 (14%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Kingsford, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 50%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (22%) and Under $1,000 (15%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
More than half of all homes are rented, which is far above the state and national figures. Conversely, the 26.8% of homes owned outright is well below the Australian average of 31.0%.
50.8% —
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 52.6%
- 2021: 50.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
26.8% —
Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 25.1%
- 2021: 26.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Kingsford, Rented is the majority at 51%; Owned outright is next at 27%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Flats or apartments make up 50.2% of homes, which helps explain why separate houses are far below the national figure. Because of this, the area has a little more than one person per bedroom, which is well above the Australian average.
1.00 —
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 1.10
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
36.3% —
Lower than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 32.9%
- 2021: 36.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
51.8% —
Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 47.6%
- 2021: 51.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Kingsford, Flat or apartment is the majority at 50%; Separate house is next at 36%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Kingsford, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (31%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).
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 Kingsford [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/118021565/kingsford/topic/housing-dwellings