Winston Hills · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Winston Hills

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

Typical home costs are among the highest for similar areas in Winston Hills, where nearly all residents live in large family homes. The area is defined by a very high rate of home ownership and a striking lack of rental properties compared to the rest of the state.

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📍 Winston Hills, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Winston Hills sits — Median rent (weekly)

$530 ▲ +29.3%
  • $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 Winston Hills — higher than 91% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Winston Hills$530
2153, NSW $540
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are well above the national figure at $530, while typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state average at $2,700. Both costs have risen since 2011, with typical rents increasing by $120 per week.

$530 ▲ +29.3%

Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $410
  • 2016: $505
  • 2021: $530

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,700 ▲ +12.5%

Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,400
  • 2016: $2,398
  • 2021: $2,700

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Winston Hills, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $550–$749 (40%) and $200–$349 (7%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Winston Hills, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 39.2% of homes owned outright, which is well above the Australian average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below the state and national figures at just 12.8%.

12.8% ▲ +21.9%

Lower than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 10.5%
  • 2016: 11.5%
  • 2021: 12.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

39.2% ▼ -3.0%

Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 40.4%
  • 2016: 38.9%
  • 2021: 39.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Winston Hills, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (39%) and Rented (13%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Winston Hills is dominated by large houses, as 93.0% of dwellings are separate houses and 92.6% have three or more bedrooms. These figures are far above the state and national averages, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

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

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

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

93.0% ▼ -3.4%

Higher than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 96.3%
  • 2016: 95.5%
  • 2021: 93.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.6% ▼ -2.0%

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

  • 2011: 94.5%
  • 2016: 94.1%
  • 2021: 92.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Winston Hills, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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Winston Hills splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (42%) and 4 bedrooms (38%), with 5 or more at 13%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Winston Hills [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125041494/winston-hills/topic/housing-dwellings