$582 ▲ +21.3%
Higher than 99% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: $480
- 2016: $570
- 2021: $582
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
North Sydney - Mosman · Sub-region (SA3)
Housing & Dwellings in North Sydney - Mosman
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Flats and apartments make up 68.6% of all homes in North Sydney - Mosman, creating a landscape dominated by high-density living. This shift toward smaller dwellings is mirrored by housing costs that are among the highest in the country, with typical monthly mortgage payments reaching $3,085.
$582
▲ +21.3%
- $100–$118: 3 areas
- $118–$136: 1 area
- $136–$154: 3 areas
- $154–$171: 1 area
- $171–$189: 5 areas
- $189–$207: 11 areas
- $207–$225: 8 areas
- $225–$243: 16 areas
- $243–$261: 18 areas
- $261–$279: 8 areas
- $279–$296: 22 areas
- $296–$314: 24 areas
- $314–$332: 18 areas
- $332–$350: 15 areas
- $350–$368: 30 areas
- $368–$386: 28 areas
- $386–$404: 37 areas
- $404–$421: 22 areas
- $421–$439: 14 areas
- $439–$457: 15 areas
- $457–$475: 10 areas
- $475–$493: 6 areas
- $493–$511: 8 areas
- $511–$529: 2 areas
- $529–$546: 1 area
- $546–$564: 5 areas
- $564–$582: 2 areas
- $582–$600: 7 areas
All sub-region (sa3) areas, 2021. The marker is North Sydney - Mosman — higher than 99% of areas.
| North Sydney - Mosman | $582 |
|---|---|
| Greater Sydney | $470 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Both renting and owning are far more expensive here than in the rest of Australia. Typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $582, while typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,085 are among the highest for similar areas.
$3,085 ▲ +8.6%
Higher than 99% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: $2,840
- 2016: $2,700
- 2021: $3,085
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →North Sydney - Mosman splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (34%) and $550–$749 (32%), with $750 or more at 26%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In North Sydney - Mosman, $3,000 or more is the majority at 55%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 22%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common in this area, with 46.3% of households renting, which is far above the New South Wales and national figures. Those who own their homes outright make up 29.4%, a figure a little below the state and national averages.
46.3% ▲ +1.8%
Higher than 89% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 45.5%
- 2016: 46.0%
- 2021: 46.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
29.4% ▲ +4.9%
Lower than 64% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 28.0%
- 2016: 28.4%
- 2021: 29.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In North Sydney - Mosman, the largest group is Rented at 46%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses are rare here, making up only 17.9% of homes, which is far below the national average. This lack of larger homes is consistent with the fact that homes with three or more bedrooms are among the lowest at this level.
1.00 ▼ -16.7%
Higher than 93% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 1.20
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
17.9% ▼ -15.3%
Lower than 99% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 21.1%
- 2016: 17.9%
- 2021: 17.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
38.6% ▲ +1.3%
Lower than 99% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 38.1%
- 2016: 38.0%
- 2021: 38.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In North Sydney - Mosman, Flat or apartment is the majority at 69%; Separate house is next at 18%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In North Sydney - Mosman, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 1 bedroom (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 North Sydney - Mosman [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/12104/north-sydney-mosman/topic/housing-dwellings