Putney · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Putney

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.

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📍 Putney, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Putney sits — Median rent (weekly)

$700
  • $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 Putney — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Putney$700
2112, NSW $472
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

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.

  • 2016: $650
  • 2021: $700

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,467

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $3,000
  • 2021: $3,467

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Putney splits fairly evenly between $750 or more (39%) and $550–$749 (35%), with $350–$549 at 14%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Putney, $3,000 or more is the majority at 60%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 18%.

Owning & renting

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.

  • 2016: 14.4%
  • 2021: 15.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

45.9%

Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 45.9%
  • 2021: 45.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Putney, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (15%).

Types of homes

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.

  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

83.9%

Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 84.9%
  • 2021: 83.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

89.8%

Higher than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 87.6%
  • 2021: 89.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Putney, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Putney, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 3 bedrooms (32%) and 5 or more (20%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

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