Appin · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Appin

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,500 mean housing is relatively expensive for those living in Appin. The area is dominated by large family homes, with nearly all residents living in detached houses. This makes it a place where most people own their own home rather than renting.

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📍 Appin, Suburb / Locality

Where Appin sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +66.7%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Appin — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Appin$450
2560, NSW $380
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas, sitting at $2,500, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are also much higher than most areas at $450, though this is only a little above the New South Wales average.

$450 ▲ +66.7%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,500 ▲ +19.0%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,100
  • 2016: $2,275
  • 2021: $2,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Appin, $350–$549 is the majority at 52%; $200–$349 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Appin, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 49%, followed by $3,000 or more (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Most people here own their home, with 55.5% having a mortgage, but only 26% own their place outright, which is well below the national figure. A small number of households rent (16.8%), a figure far below both the state and national averages.

16.8% ▼ -5.1%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.7%
  • 2016: 13.8%
  • 2021: 16.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

26.0% ▼ -9.1%

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.6%
  • 2016: 23.6%
  • 2021: 26.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Appin, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 55%; Owned outright is next at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 95.7% of the market, far above the state and national figures. These are typically large homes, as 93.3% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

95.7% ▲ +0.3%

Lower than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 95.4%
  • 2016: 95.2%
  • 2021: 95.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.3% ▲ +3.1%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.5%
  • 2016: 93.1%
  • 2021: 93.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Appin, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Appin, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 3 bedrooms is next at 21%.

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 Appin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10064/appin/topic/housing-dwellings