Parramatta - North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Parramatta - North

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

Almost three-quarters of all households rent in Parramatta - North, a rate far above the national figure. This is a high-density area where 95.8% of homes are flats or apartments. These living conditions mean that homes are often crowded, with a very high number of people per bedroom compared to most other areas.

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📍 Parramatta - North, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Parramatta - North sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450
  • $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 Parramatta - North — higher than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Parramatta - North$450
2150, NSW $425
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is much higher than most areas, typically reaching $450. For those with a mortgage, the typical monthly payment is $2,078, which is a little above the Australian figure.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Parramatta - North, $350–$549 is the majority at 63%; $550–$749 is next at 17%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Parramatta - North, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 51%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 25%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is the dominant way of living here, accounting for 74.9% of households, which is far above the state and national rates. Only 6.8% of homes are owned outright, among the lowest proportions at this level.

How homes are owned or rented

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In Parramatta - North, Rented is the majority at 75%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 16%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Apartments make up nearly all of the housing stock, with separate houses being very rare at just 1.2%. This lack of larger homes is reflected in the fact that only 7.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

Types of homes

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In Parramatta - North, Flat or apartment is the majority at 96%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Parramatta - North, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 67%; 1 bedroom is next at 22%.

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 Parramatta - North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125041717/parramatta-north/topic/housing-dwellings