$560 ▲ +20.2%
Higher than 98% of region (sa4) areas.
- 2011: $466
- 2016: $555
- 2021: $560
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby · Region (SA4)
Housing & Dwellings in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical home-loan payments of $3,000 a month are among the highest for similar areas in Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby. This region faces significant affordability challenges, with both mortgages and rents sitting far above national figures. High costs are paired with a housing mix that leans heavily toward apartments rather than large family homes.
$560
▲ +20.2%
- $100–$118: 0 areas
- $118–$136: 0 areas
- $136–$154: 1 area
- $154–$171: 1 area
- $171–$189: 0 areas
- $189–$207: 3 areas
- $207–$225: 0 areas
- $225–$243: 4 areas
- $243–$261: 7 areas
- $261–$279: 6 areas
- $279–$296: 4 areas
- $296–$314: 9 areas
- $314–$332: 3 areas
- $332–$350: 3 areas
- $350–$368: 12 areas
- $368–$386: 6 areas
- $386–$404: 10 areas
- $404–$421: 4 areas
- $421–$439: 3 areas
- $439–$457: 5 areas
- $457–$475: 0 areas
- $475–$493: 1 area
- $493–$511: 2 areas
- $511–$529: 0 areas
- $529–$546: 0 areas
- $546–$564: 2 areas
- $564–$582: 1 area
- $582–$600: 2 areas
All region (sa4) areas, 2021. The marker is Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby — higher than 98% of areas.
| Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby | $560 |
|---|---|
| Greater Sydney | $470 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $560, while the usual monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 is far above the Australian average. Both costs have risen since 2011, with nearly half of all mortgage holders paying $3,000 or more each month.
$3,000 ▲ +10.8%
Higher than 99% of region (sa4) areas.
- 2011: $2,708
- 2016: $2,600
- 2021: $3,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby, the largest group is $350–$549 at 37%, followed by $550–$749 (30%) and $750 or more (24%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby, $3,000 or more is the majority at 52%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 25%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is much more common here than in most other areas, with 33.8% of households renting. This is well above the national figure, while the share of homes owned outright has fallen slightly since 2011 to 32.4%.
33.8% ▲ +11.7%
Higher than 74% of region (sa4) areas.
- 2011: 30.2%
- 2016: 32.3%
- 2021: 33.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
32.4% ▼ -7.2%
Higher than 50% of region (sa4) areas.
- 2011: 35.0%
- 2016: 33.3%
- 2021: 32.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby splits fairly evenly between Rented (34%) and Owned outright (32%), with Owned with a mortgage at 31%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, making up only 46.1% of homes. This shift toward smaller living is seen in the low number of three-bedroom plus homes, which is far below the national figure.
0.90 ▼ -18.2%
Higher than 86% of region (sa4) areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
46.1% ▼ -13.2%
Lower than 91% of region (sa4) areas.
- 2011: 53.0%
- 2016: 48.9%
- 2021: 46.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
57.5% ▼ -5.2%
Lower than 90% of region (sa4) areas.
- 2011: 60.7%
- 2016: 58.9%
- 2021: 57.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby splits fairly evenly between Separate house (46%) and Flat or apartment (46%), with Townhouse / semi-detached at 8%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby splits fairly evenly between 2 bedrooms (29%) and 3 bedrooms (26%), with 4 bedrooms at 21%.
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 Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa4/121/sydney-north-sydney-and-hornsby/topic/housing-dwellings