$550 —
Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Harrington Park · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
High housing costs are a major part of daily life in Harrington Park, where typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas. This is a place of large, expensive family homes, with almost every dwelling being a separate house.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Harrington Park — higher than 93% of areas.
| Harrington Park | $550 |
|---|---|
| 2567, NSW | $470 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,600, which is well above the national figure. Renters also pay a premium, with the usual weekly rent of $550 sitting well above both the state and national averages.
$550 —
Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,600 —
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Harrington Park, the largest group is $550–$749 at 46%, followed by $350–$549 (40%) and $750 or more (8%).
Harrington Park splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (36%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 16%.
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is common, though only 27% of homes are owned outright, which is well below the New South Wales and Australian figures. Only 13.8% of households rent, a rate far below the national average.
13.8% —
Lower than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
27.0% —
Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Harrington Park, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 58%; Owned outright is next at 27%.
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 98.3% of homes being detached. These are predominantly large family homes; 98.1% have three or more bedrooms, far above the state and national figures.
0.80 —
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
98.3% —
Higher than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
98.1% —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Harrington Park, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.
In Harrington Park, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 68%; 5 or more is next at 24%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Harrington Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/123011700/harrington-park/topic/housing-dwellings