$700 —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $650
- 2021: $700
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Putney · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical monthly mortgage payments in Putney rose by $467 since 2016 to reach $3,467, reflecting a high-cost housing market. The area is dominated by large, family-sized homes and a high proportion of homeowners, with far fewer renters than the state average.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Putney — higher than 99% of areas.
| Putney | $700 |
|---|---|
| 2112, NSW | $472 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Housing costs are among the highest for similar areas, with typical weekly rents of $700 and monthly mortgage payments of $3,467. Both figures are far above the national average, with rents rising by $50 since 2016.
$700 —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$3,467 —
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Putney splits fairly evenly between $750 or more (39%) and $550–$749 (35%), with $350–$549 at 14%.
In Putney, $3,000 or more is the majority at 60%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 18%.
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is very strong here; 45.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Consequently, the 15.2% of households renting is much lower than most other areas.
15.2% —
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
45.9% —
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Putney, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (15%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are the norm, as 89.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Separate houses make up 83.9% of the market, which is far above the New South Wales average of 65.6%.
0.80 —
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
83.9% —
Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
89.8% —
Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Putney, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.
In Putney, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 3 bedrooms (32%) and 5 or more (20%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Putney [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/126021590/putney/topic/housing-dwellings