Kingswood - Werrington · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Kingswood - Werrington

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Over 42% of households rent in Kingswood - Werrington, a figure far above the national average. This high proportion of renters is coupled with a very low rate of outright home ownership compared to other areas. Most people here live in larger homes, with three or more bedrooms found in 75% of dwellings.

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📍 Kingswood - Werrington, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Kingswood - Werrington sits — Median rent (weekly)

$370 ▲ +37.0%
  • $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 Kingswood - Werrington — higher than 50% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Kingswood - Werrington$370
2747, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $370, which is about the same as the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,128, which is higher than most areas and has risen by $340 since 2011.

$370 ▲ +37.0%

Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $370

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,128 ▲ +19.0%

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,788
  • 2016: $1,900
  • 2021: $2,128

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Kingswood - Werrington, $350–$549 is the majority at 53%; $200–$349 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Kingswood - Werrington, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, rising to 42.1% since 2011. Meanwhile, the 16.7% of homes owned outright is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

42.1% ▲ +7.3%

Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 39.2%
  • 2016: 42.1%
  • 2021: 42.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

16.7% ▼ -13.7%

Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 19.3%
  • 2016: 18.3%
  • 2021: 16.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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Kingswood - Werrington splits fairly evenly between Rented (42%) and Owned with a mortgage (38%), with Owned outright at 17%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far less common here than across Australia, making up 58.5% of homes. However, 75% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the state average.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

58.5% ▼ -2.5%

Lower than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 60.0%
  • 2016: 58.7%
  • 2021: 58.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.0% ▼ -0.3%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 75.2%
  • 2016: 75.3%
  • 2021: 75.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Kingswood - Werrington, Separate house is the majority at 59%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 27%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Kingswood - Werrington, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

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 Kingswood - Werrington [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/124031462/kingswood-werrington/topic/housing-dwellings