$400 —
Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Parramatta - South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
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.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Parramatta - South — higher than 62% of areas.
| Parramatta - South | $400 |
|---|---|
| 2150, NSW | $425 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
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.
$400 —
Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,883 —
Higher than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Parramatta - South, $350–$549 is the majority at 64%; $200–$349 is next at 17%.
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%).
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.
68.9% —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
11.7% —
Lower than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Parramatta - South, Rented is the majority at 69%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 17%.
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.
1.20 —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
12.6% —
Lower than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
25.7% —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Parramatta - South, Flat or apartment is the majority at 83%; Separate house is next at 13%.
In Parramatta - South, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 68%; 3 bedrooms is next at 20%.
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