$450 —
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Canterbury - South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Canterbury - South
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than 42% of households in Canterbury - South rent their homes, a figure far above the New South Wales and national averages. This high rental rate is paired with costs that are much higher than most similar areas, creating a distinct housing landscape for the suburb.
$450
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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 Canterbury - South — higher than 80% of areas.
| Canterbury - South | $450 |
|---|---|
| 2206, NSW | $550 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent is $450, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure of $375. Mortgage payments are also high, with the typical monthly payment of $2,221 sitting well above the Australian average.
$2,221 —
Higher than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Canterbury - South, $350–$549 is the majority at 65%; $550–$749 is next at 15%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Canterbury - South, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $3,000 or more (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here at 42.9%, while the proportion of homes owned outright is 23.3%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 31.5%.
42.9% —
Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
23.3% —
Lower than 76% 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 Canterbury - South, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (23%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Apartments make up the majority of the area at 52%, and separate houses are far less common than across the state. This shift toward smaller homes helps explain why the area has among the highest number of people per bedroom at 1.10.
1.10 —
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
39.3% —
Lower than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
41.7% —
Lower than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Canterbury - South, Flat or apartment is the majority at 52%; Separate house is next at 39%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Canterbury - South, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 3 bedrooms (26%) and 1 bedroom (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 Canterbury - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119021661/canterbury-south/topic/housing-dwellings