$450 —
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $430
- 2021: $450
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Hornsby - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Hornsby - West
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
High monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 mark the daily reality for many in Hornsby - West. This area is more expensive than most, with both home loans and weekly rents sitting well above the national figures. While the housing mix is mostly separate houses, the cost of living in these homes has risen steadily since 2016.
$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 Hornsby - West — higher than 80% of areas.
| Hornsby - West | $450 |
|---|---|
| 2077, NSW | $460 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas, sitting well above the Australian figure of $1,863. Renters also face high costs, with a typical weekly rent of $450, which is much higher than most other areas.
$2,600 —
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $2,200
- 2021: $2,600
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Hornsby - West, the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by $550–$749 (25%) and $200–$349 (19%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Hornsby - West, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (17%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
About 37.2% of households have a mortgage, while 31.7% own their home outright. The share of people renting is 28.4%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 32.6%.
28.4% —
Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 28.0%
- 2021: 28.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
31.7% —
Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 32.2%
- 2021: 31.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Hornsby - West, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 37%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 70.2% of the area, a figure well above the state average. Most homes are large, with 73.1% having three or more bedrooms, and there are typically 0.90 people per bedroom.
0.90 —
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
70.2% —
Lower than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 69.3%
- 2021: 70.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
73.1% —
Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 70.9%
- 2021: 73.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Hornsby - West, Separate house is the majority at 70%; Flat or apartment is next at 20%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Hornsby - West, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).
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 Hornsby - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/121021578/hornsby-west/topic/housing-dwellings