Peakhurst - Lugarno · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Peakhurst - Lugarno

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 are among the highest for similar areas in Peakhurst - Lugarno. This is a place where most people own their homes, though the cost of living has risen significantly over the last decade.

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📍 Peakhurst - Lugarno, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Peakhurst - Lugarno sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +36.4%
  • $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 Peakhurst - Lugarno — higher than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Peakhurst - Lugarno$450
2210, NSW $370
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $450, and typical mortgage payments are well above the national figure. Since 2011, the usual weekly rent has risen by $120 and monthly mortgage costs have climbed by $217.

$450 ▲ +36.4%

Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $330
  • 2016: $450
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,600 ▲ +9.1%

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

  • 2011: $2,383
  • 2016: $2,362
  • 2021: $2,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Peakhurst - Lugarno, the largest group is $350–$549 at 33%, followed by $550–$749 (23%) and Under $200 (23%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Peakhurst - Lugarno, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is common here, with 38.6% of homes owned outright, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Meanwhile, the 20.5% of households renting is far below the state and national averages.

20.5% ▲ +25.6%

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

  • 2011: 16.3%
  • 2016: 17.2%
  • 2021: 20.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.6% ▼ -14.4%

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

  • 2011: 45.1%
  • 2016: 43.6%
  • 2021: 38.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Peakhurst - Lugarno splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (39%) and Owned with a mortgage (38%), with Rented at 20%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most residents live in separate houses, and nearly 80% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state average. While separate houses are still the most common, their share fell 11 points since 2011.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

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

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

70.7% ▼ -13.9%

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

  • 2011: 82.1%
  • 2016: 78.5%
  • 2021: 70.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.7% ▼ -4.3%

Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 83.2%
  • 2016: 83.9%
  • 2021: 79.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Peakhurst - Lugarno, Separate house is the majority at 71%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 17%.

Bedrooms per home

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Peakhurst - Lugarno splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (36%) and 4 bedrooms (32%), with 2 bedrooms at 14%.

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 Peakhurst - Lugarno [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119031372/peakhurst-lugarno/topic/housing-dwellings