$450 —
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Parramatta - North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
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.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Parramatta - North — higher than 80% of areas.
| Parramatta - North | $450 |
|---|---|
| 2150, NSW | $425 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
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.
$450 —
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,078 —
Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Parramatta - North, $350–$549 is the majority at 63%; $550–$749 is next at 17%.
In Parramatta - North, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 51%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 25%.
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.
74.9% —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
6.8% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Parramatta - North, Rented is the majority at 75%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 16%.
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.
1.30 —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
1.2% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
7.8% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Parramatta - North, Flat or apartment is the majority at 96%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.
In Parramatta - North, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 67%; 1 bedroom is next at 22%.
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