Claymore · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Claymore

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

About 71% of households in Claymore rent their homes, which is far above the national figure. This high rate of renting defines the local housing market, where few people own their homes outright. While rent is relatively cheap, those with mortgages face some of the highest monthly payments in the region.

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📍 Claymore, Suburb / Locality

Where Claymore sits — Median rent (weekly)

$209 ▲ +30.6%
  • $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 Claymore — lower than 72% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Claymore$209
2559, NSW $222
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $209, which is far below both the state and national figures. In contrast, those with home loans pay a typical $2,600 a month, which is well above the Australian average of $1,863.

$209 ▲ +30.6%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $160
  • 2016: $199
  • 2021: $209

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,600 ▲ +445.1%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $477
  • 2021: $2,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Claymore, the largest group is Under $200 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (37%) and $350–$549 (12%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Claymore, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 62%; $3,000 or more is next at 32%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 70.6% of the area, a figure far above the national average of 30.6%. Only 1.5% of residents own their home outright, which is among the lowest proportions seen in similar areas.

70.6% ▼ -24.8%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 93.9%
  • 2016: 93.9%
  • 2021: 70.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

1.5% ▲ +215.3%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 0.5%
  • 2016: 0.0%
  • 2021: 1.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Claymore, Rented is the majority at 71%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are common, making up 49.2% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 86.2% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are 0.90 people per bedroom—a little above the national figure.

0.90 ▼ -30.8%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.30
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 0.90

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

45.9% ▲ +30.7%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 35.1%
  • 2016: 21.5%
  • 2021: 45.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.2% ▼ -9.0%

Higher than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 94.7%
  • 2016: 94.6%
  • 2021: 86.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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Claymore splits fairly evenly between Townhouse / semi-detached (49%) and Separate house (46%), with Flat or apartment at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Claymore, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (37%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

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 Claymore [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10923/claymore/topic/housing-dwellings