Clontarf · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Clontarf

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments in Clontarf are $5,317, which is far above the New South Wales figure of $2,167. This area is defined by very high housing costs and a strong preference for large, detached homes. Most residents own their homes, and a huge majority live in houses with three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Clontarf, Suburb / Locality

Where Clontarf sits — Median rent (weekly)

$1,250 ▲ +13.6%
  • $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 Clontarf — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Clontarf$1,250
2093, NSW $600
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing costs are among the highest for similar areas, with typical weekly rents at $1,250, far above the national figure of $375. This is reflected in the rental breakdown, where 70.5% of households pay $750 or more per week.

$1,250 ▲ +13.6%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,100
  • 2016: $1,200
  • 2021: $1,250

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$5,317 ▲ +32.9%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $4,000
  • 2016: $4,333
  • 2021: $5,317

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Clontarf, $750 or more is the majority at 72%; $350–$549 is next at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Clontarf, $3,000 or more is the majority at 74%; Under $1,000 is next at 12%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very common here, with 54.6% of homes owned outright, far above the New South Wales figure of 31.5%. In contrast, only 7.6% of households rent, which is much lower than most areas.

7.6% ▼ -20.8%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 9.6%
  • 2016: 9.8%
  • 2021: 7.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

54.6% ▼ -3.2%

Higher than 84% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 56.4%
  • 2016: 52.3%
  • 2021: 54.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Clontarf, Owned outright is the majority at 54%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 36%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 94.3% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are typically large, with 92.7% having three or more bedrooms, which is much higher than most areas.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

94.3% ▼ -3.9%

Lower than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 98.1%
  • 2016: 94.0%
  • 2021: 94.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.7% ▼ -0.3%

Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 93.0%
  • 2016: 91.3%
  • 2021: 92.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Clontarf, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Clontarf, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 5 or more (27%) and 3 bedrooms (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 Clontarf [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10934/clontarf/topic/housing-dwellings