$350 —
Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: $345
- 2021: $350
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Calga · Suburb / Locality
Housing & Dwellings in Calga
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A much higher proportion of renters live in Calga than in most similar areas. The housing market here is a mix of detached homes and high costs, with the typical monthly mortgage payment reaching $2,485. While most people live in separate houses, the area has a lower rate of outright home ownership than the state and national figures.
$350
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- $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 Calga — higher than 71% of areas.
| Calga | $350 |
|---|---|
| 2250, NSW | $400 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas, sitting at $2,485, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, typical weekly rents are $350, a little below the New South Wales average.
$2,485 —
Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: $2,820
- 2021: $2,485
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Calga, $350–$549 is the majority at 75%; $200–$349 is next at 25%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Calga, $3,000 or more is the majority at 55%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 30%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is common here, with 31.9% of households renting—a rate much higher than most similar areas. This is alongside a low rate of outright home ownership at 27.7%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
31.9% —
Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 31.1%
- 2021: 31.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
27.7% —
Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 35.6%
- 2021: 27.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Calga, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned outright (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 85.1% of homes, far exceeding the state and national averages. These homes are often crowded, with 1.00 person per bedroom, which is among the highest rates for this level.
1.00 —
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
85.1% —
Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 88.9%
- 2021: 85.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
70.2% —
Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 68.9%
- 2021: 70.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Calga, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 31%, followed by 3 bedrooms (22%) and 1 bedroom (16%).
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 Calga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10751/calga/topic/housing-dwellings