$525 —
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Artarmon · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher rental rates and home prices than most similar areas define Artarmon. Nearly half of all households rent here, and the typical weekly rent is $525, which is well above the national figure. This high cost of living is mirrored in mortgage payments, which are also among the highest for this type of area.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Artarmon — higher than 91% of areas.
| Artarmon | $525 |
|---|---|
| 2064, NSW | $525 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly home loan payment is $2,772, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Rent is equally steep, with a typical weekly cost of $525, far exceeding the Australian average of $375.
$525 —
Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,772 —
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Artarmon, the largest group is $350–$549 at 43%, followed by $550–$749 (35%) and $750 or more (8%).
In Artarmon, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (13%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, with 49.8% of households renting, a figure far above the national average of 30.6%. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is 24.7%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
49.8% —
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
24.7% —
Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Artarmon, the largest group is Rented at 50%, followed by Owned outright (25%) and Owned with a mortgage (23%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Apartments are the dominant home type at 68.4%, which explains why separate houses are far below the state average at just 22.6%. Because three-plus bedroom homes are so rare here, there are more people per bedroom than in most other areas.
1.10 —
Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
22.6% —
Lower than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
33.6% —
Lower than 96% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Artarmon, Flat or apartment is the majority at 68%; Separate house is next at 23%.
In Artarmon, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 3 bedrooms is next at 19%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Artarmon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/121011682/artarmon/topic/housing-dwellings