$490 ▲ +96.0%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $250
- 2016: $400
- 2021: $490
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Douglas Park - Appin · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Separate houses make up 96.4% of all homes in Douglas Park - Appin. This is a predominantly owner-occupied area where large family homes are the norm and housing costs are significantly higher than the national figures.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Douglas Park - Appin — higher than 87% of areas.
| Douglas Park - Appin | $490 |
|---|---|
| 2569, NSW | $446 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas at $2,600, which is well above the Australian figure. Rent is also much higher than most areas, with the usual weekly rent rising to $490 since 2011.
$490 ▲ +96.0%
Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,600 ▲ +20.0%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Douglas Park - Appin, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $550–$749 (33%) and $200–$349 (16%).
In Douglas Park - Appin, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $3,000 or more (34%) and $1,000–$1,799 (14%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Very few people rent here, with only 12.5% of households renting—a figure far below both the state and national averages. Most residents own their homes, though those owning outright (29.3%) are slightly below the national average.
12.5% ▼ -17.4%
Lower than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
29.3% ▼ -6.9%
Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Douglas Park - Appin, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 53%; Owned outright is next at 29%.
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes dominate the landscape, with 90% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Separate houses are much more common here than in most other areas, making up nearly all the housing stock.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
96.4% ▲ +2.0%
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
90.0% ▲ +0.5%
Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Douglas Park - Appin, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.
In Douglas Park - Appin, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 5 or more is next at 20%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Douglas Park - Appin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/123031446/douglas-park-appin/topic/housing-dwellings