Beecroft · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Beecroft

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

High costs and large family homes have shaped the housing landscape in Beecroft over the last decade. The typical monthly mortgage payment here is now $3,350, which is far above the national figure. Most residents live in spacious detached houses, with a high proportion owning their homes outright.

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📍 Beecroft, Suburb / Locality

Where Beecroft sits — Median rent (weekly)

$590 ▲ +18.0%
  • $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 Beecroft — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Beecroft$590
2119, NSW $600
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing costs are among the highest for areas of this type. The typical weekly rent is $590, well above both the state and national figures, while more than half of mortgage holders pay $3,000 or more each month.

$590 ▲ +18.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $500
  • 2016: $595
  • 2021: $590

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,350 ▲ +26.4%

Higher than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,650
  • 2016: $3,000
  • 2021: $3,350

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Beecroft, the largest group is $550–$749 at 37%, followed by $350–$549 (31%) and $750 or more (25%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Beecroft, $3,000 or more is the majority at 58%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 43.4% of homes owned outright, which is far above the New South Wales figure. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is 17.1%, far below the state and national averages.

17.1% ▲ +46.5%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 11.7%
  • 2016: 12.1%
  • 2021: 17.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

43.4% ▼ -9.6%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.0%
  • 2016: 47.3%
  • 2021: 43.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Beecroft, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (17%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 81.4% of the area, well above the national figure. This preference for larger homes is clear, with 83.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state 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.

81.4% ▼ -12.6%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 93.1%
  • 2016: 90.0%
  • 2021: 81.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.7% ▼ -9.2%

Higher than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 92.2%
  • 2016: 89.3%
  • 2021: 83.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Beecroft, Separate house is the majority at 82%; Flat or apartment is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Beecroft, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 3 bedrooms (27%) 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 Beecroft [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10249/beecroft/topic/housing-dwellings