$380 ▲ +31.0%
Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $290
- 2016: $360
- 2021: $380
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Punchbowl · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Punchbowl
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A high proportion of renters defines the housing market in Punchbowl, where 38.5% of households rent their homes. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure. While many residents face rising costs, the area is also known for having more people sharing each bedroom compared to the rest of the country.
$380
▲ +31.0%
- $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 Punchbowl — higher than 54% of areas.
| Punchbowl | $380 |
|---|---|
| 2196, NSW | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent is $380, which is about the same as the Australian figure. For those with mortgages, the typical monthly payment is $2,026, a figure that is higher than most areas and has risen by $76 since 2011.
$2,026 ▲ +3.9%
Higher than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,950
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $2,026
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Punchbowl, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $200–$349 (25%) and $550–$749 (18%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Punchbowl, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $3,000 or more (25%) and $1,000–$1,799 (24%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, with 38.5% of households renting, up 7.4 percentage points since 2011. In contrast, the share of homes owned outright has fallen to 27.6%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
38.5% ▲ +23.7%
Higher than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 31.1%
- 2016: 36.0%
- 2021: 38.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
27.6% ▼ -10.6%
Lower than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 30.9%
- 2016: 28.6%
- 2021: 27.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Punchbowl, the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Owned outright (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are less common here than in most areas, making up 58.1% of homes. This helps explain why Punchbowl has a higher number of people per bedroom—1.10—compared to the New South Wales figure of 0.90.
1.10 ▼ -21.4%
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.40
- 2016: 1.20
- 2021: 1.10
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
58.1% ▼ -12.3%
Lower than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 66.3%
- 2016: 59.2%
- 2021: 58.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
62.5% ▼ -0.7%
Lower than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 63.0%
- 2016: 62.0%
- 2021: 62.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Punchbowl, Separate house is the majority at 58%; Flat or apartment is next at 23%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Punchbowl, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 2 bedrooms (31%) and 4 bedrooms (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 Punchbowl [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119021366/punchbowl/topic/housing-dwellings