$480 ▲ +33.3%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $360
- 2016: $450
- 2021: $480
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Dulwich Hill - Lewisham · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Over half of all homes in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham are flats or apartments, making it a high-density area. Housing here is notably expensive, with typical rents and mortgage payments sitting well above national figures. This shift toward smaller, more costly dwellings is mirrored by a growing number of residents renting their homes.
$480
▲ +33.3%
- $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 Dulwich Hill - Lewisham — higher than 86% of areas.
| Dulwich Hill - Lewisham | $480 |
|---|---|
| 2203, NSW | $470 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $480, which is much higher than most areas and well above the national figure of $375. Mortgage costs are also high, with the usual monthly payment of $2,600 sitting well above the Australian average.
$2,600 ▲ +11.6%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $2,329
- 2016: $2,200
- 2021: $2,600
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $550–$749 (26%) and $200–$349 (12%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (17%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 46.4% of households renting. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is much lower than most areas and fell slightly since 2011.
46.4% ▲ +15.1%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 40.3%
- 2016: 44.4%
- 2021: 46.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
23.6% ▼ -6.1%
Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 25.2%
- 2016: 24.8%
- 2021: 23.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, the largest group is Rented at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Owned outright (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far less common here than across the state, making up only 28.6% of homes. This explains why the area has a far lower share of three-bedroom homes than the national average, with the typical resident living in a two-bedroom property.
1.00 ▼ -16.7%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.20
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
28.6% ▼ -24.9%
Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 38.1%
- 2016: 32.0%
- 2021: 28.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
36.4% ▼ -5.4%
Lower than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 38.5%
- 2016: 38.3%
- 2021: 36.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, Flat or apartment is the majority at 57%; Separate house is next at 29%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 1 bedroom (16%).
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 Dulwich Hill - Lewisham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/120031394/dulwich-hill-lewisham/topic/housing-dwellings