Coniston · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Coniston

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

More than 40% of households rent in Coniston, which is far above the national figure. This high proportion of renters, combined with a smaller-than-average share of detached houses, creates a distinct housing landscape for the area. The typical weekly rent is $350, while the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,820.

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📍 Coniston, Suburb / Locality

Where Coniston sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +59.1%
  • $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 Coniston — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Coniston$350
2500, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent of $350 and monthly mortgage payments of $1,820 are both higher than in most similar areas. However, these costs are a little below the New South Wales figures.

$350 ▲ +59.1%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $220
  • 2016: $295
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,820 ▲ +18.6%

Higher than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,534
  • 2016: $1,700
  • 2021: $1,820

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Coniston, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (38%) and Under $200 (9%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Coniston splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (33%), with $3,000 or more at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 41.9% of households renting, which is far above the Australian average. Around 31.3% of homes are owned outright.

41.9% ▲ +14.9%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.4%
  • 2016: 39.0%
  • 2021: 41.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.3% ▼ -11.2%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 35.2%
  • 2016: 33.8%
  • 2021: 31.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Coniston, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 50.9% of homes, which is far below the national figure of 72.3%. This is consistent with a much lower share of homes having three or more bedrooms compared to other areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

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

50.9% ▼ -8.3%

Lower than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 55.5%
  • 2016: 52.8%
  • 2021: 50.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

62.8% ▲ +3.2%

Lower than 83% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 60.8%
  • 2016: 58.0%
  • 2021: 62.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Coniston, Separate house is the majority at 51%; Flat or apartment is next at 31%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Coniston, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 2 bedrooms (30%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

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 Coniston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11010/coniston/topic/housing-dwellings