Edgeworth · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Edgeworth

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

Daily life in Edgeworth is shaped by a strong preference for family-sized living, with nearly 9 in 10 homes being separate houses. The typical household spends $1,733 a month on mortgage payments, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

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📍 Edgeworth, Suburb / Locality

Where Edgeworth sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +50.0%
  • $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 Edgeworth — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Edgeworth$360
2285, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $360, which is higher than most areas but a little below the New South Wales figure. Monthly mortgage payments are also higher than in most similar areas, though they remain well below the state average.

$360 ▲ +50.0%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $240
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +6.8%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,623
  • 2016: $1,600
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Edgeworth, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by Under $200 (25%) and $200–$349 (20%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Edgeworth splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (41%) and $1,800–$2,999 (38%), with Under $1,000 at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgages are common here, with 39.2% of homes owned with a loan. This is consistent with a lower rate of outright home ownership (29.9%) and fewer renters (26.7%) compared to most other areas.

26.7% ▲ +20.3%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.2%
  • 2016: 24.8%
  • 2021: 26.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.9% ▼ -7.6%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 32.4%
  • 2016: 31.9%
  • 2021: 29.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Edgeworth, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 88.4%, a figure far above the national average. Most homes are spacious, with 78.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the state and national figures.

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.

88.4% ▲ +1.3%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 87.2%
  • 2016: 88.3%
  • 2021: 88.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.1% ▲ +4.3%

Lower than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 74.9%
  • 2016: 74.9%
  • 2021: 78.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Edgeworth, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Flat or apartment is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Edgeworth, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 4 bedrooms is next at 23%.

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 Edgeworth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11384/edgeworth/topic/housing-dwellings