Leppington - Catherine Field · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Leppington - Catherine Field

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

Far more separate houses are found in Leppington - Catherine Field than in the state or national average. This area is dominated by large family homes, with nearly 90% of houses having three or more bedrooms. High housing costs are a major feature here, with both rents and mortgages sitting well above the national figures.

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📍 Leppington - Catherine Field, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Leppington - Catherine Field sits — Median rent (weekly)

$550
  • $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 Leppington - Catherine Field — higher than 93% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Leppington - Catherine Field$550
2179, NSW $540
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents of $550 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,650 are among the highest for similar areas. Both figures are well above the national totals, with the usual monthly mortgage being $787 higher than the Australian figure.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Leppington - Catherine Field, the largest group is $550–$749 at 47%, followed by $350–$549 (36%) and $200–$349 (9%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Leppington - Catherine Field, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 48%, followed by $3,000 or more (36%) and $1,000–$1,799 (9%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all households (47.5%) have a mortgage, while those who own their home outright make up 25.5%, which is well below the state and national figures. Renters make up 23.9% of the area, a figure well below the New South Wales average.

How homes are owned or rented

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In Leppington - Catherine Field, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (26%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 95.8% of all homes, which is far above the state average of 65.6%. This focus on larger homes is clear, as 89.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national figure.

Types of homes

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In Leppington - Catherine Field, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Leppington - Catherine Field, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 59%; 3 bedrooms is next at 17%.

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 Leppington - Catherine Field [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/127011728/leppington-catherine-field/topic/housing-dwellings