$400 ▲ +25.0%
Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $320
- 2016: $380
- 2021: $400
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Guildford West - Merrylands West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Guildford West - Merrylands West
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher rental and mortgage costs than most similar areas define Guildford West - Merrylands West. This suburb is heavily skewed toward renters, with about 41% of households renting their homes. The typical weekly rent is $400, while typical monthly mortgage payments have climbed to $2,167.
$400
▲ +25.0%
- $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 Guildford West - Merrylands West — higher than 62% of areas.
| Guildford West - Merrylands West | $400 |
|---|---|
| 2161, NSW | $380 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas and have risen by $217 since 2011. Weekly rents are also higher than most areas, typically costing $400 per week.
$2,167 ▲ +11.1%
Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,950
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $2,167
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Guildford West - Merrylands West, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $550–$749 (18%) and $200–$349 (18%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Guildford West - Merrylands West, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (24%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than across Australia, with 40.8% of households renting, a figure that rose 6.2 percentage points since 2011. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is well below the state and national figures.
40.8% ▲ +17.9%
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 34.6%
- 2016: 38.7%
- 2021: 40.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
24.1% ▼ -15.3%
Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 28.4%
- 2016: 26.0%
- 2021: 24.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Guildford West - Merrylands West, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far less common here than across Australia, making up 58.5% of homes. This contributes to higher crowding, as there are 1.00 people per bedroom, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.
1.00 ▼ -16.7%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.20
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
58.5% ▼ -4.7%
Lower than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 61.3%
- 2016: 56.6%
- 2021: 58.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
65.0% ▲ +6.1%
Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 61.3%
- 2016: 61.6%
- 2021: 65.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Guildford West - Merrylands West, Separate house is the majority at 59%; Flat or apartment is next at 25%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Guildford West - Merrylands West, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 34%, followed by 2 bedrooms (29%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).
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 West - Merrylands West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125031484/guildford-west-merrylands-west/topic/housing-dwellings