Guildford - South Granville · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Guildford - South Granville

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

Nearly half of all households in Guildford - South Granville rent their homes, making it a high-rental area compared to the rest of the state. This reliance on renting is paired with a high density of people per bedroom, reflecting a crowded living environment for many residents.

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📍 Guildford - South Granville, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Guildford - South Granville sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +46.3%
  • $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 Guildford - South Granville — lower than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Guildford - South Granville$360
2161, NSW $380
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $360, which is a little below the New South Wales figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments have risen by $150 since 2011 to reach $2,100, a figure slightly above the national average.

$360 ▲ +46.3%

Lower than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $246
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,100 ▲ +7.7%

Higher than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,100

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Guildford - South Granville, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by Under $200 (25%) and $200–$349 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Guildford - South Granville, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (23%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 46.7% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, the proportion of homes owned outright has fallen to 21.3%, a rate well below the Australian average.

46.7% ▲ +18.7%

Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 39.3%
  • 2016: 43.5%
  • 2021: 46.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.3% ▼ -14.8%

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

  • 2011: 25.0%
  • 2016: 22.4%
  • 2021: 21.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Guildford - South Granville, the largest group is Rented at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Owned outright (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Houses are often crowded, with 1.10 people per bedroom, which is well above the national figure. Detached houses have fallen to 61.9% since 2011, and the area has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than most other parts of Australia.

1.10 ▼ -15.4%

Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.30
  • 2016: 1.20
  • 2021: 1.10

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

61.9% ▼ -14.6%

Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 72.5%
  • 2016: 65.2%
  • 2021: 61.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

62.4% ▼ -4.4%

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

  • 2011: 65.2%
  • 2016: 63.6%
  • 2021: 62.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Guildford - South Granville, Separate house is the majority at 62%; Flat or apartment is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Guildford - South Granville, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

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 Guildford - South Granville [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125031483/guildford-south-granville/topic/housing-dwellings