Parramatta - South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Parramatta - South

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

Nearly 69% of households rent in Parramatta - South, making it an area where few people own their own homes. The neighbourhood is dominated by apartments, and homes are often crowded, with far more people per bedroom than the national figure.

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📍 Parramatta - South, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Parramatta - South sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 —
  • $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 - South — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Parramatta - South$400
2150, NSW $425
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $400, which is higher than most areas. For those with a mortgage, the typical monthly payment is $1,883, which is a little below the New South Wales figure.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Parramatta - South, $350–$549 is the majority at 64%; $200–$349 is next at 17%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Parramatta - South, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here at 68.9%, a figure far above the state and national averages. In contrast, only 11.7% of homes are owned outright, which is among the lowest for this level.

How homes are owned or rented

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In Parramatta - South, Rented is the majority at 69%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 17%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Flats or apartments make up 82.6% of all homes, while detached houses are rare at just 12.6%. Because homes with three or more bedrooms are far below the national average, the area has 1.2 people per bedroom, which is well above the Australian figure.

Types of homes

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In Parramatta - South, Flat or apartment is the majority at 83%; Separate house is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Parramatta - South, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 68%; 3 bedrooms is next at 20%.

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 - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125041718/parramatta-south/topic/housing-dwellings