Eschol Park · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Eschol Park

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

Large family homes have become the dominant feature of Eschol Park, with 95.1% of dwellings offering three or more bedrooms. This shift toward spacious housing is reflected in the local market, where separate houses make up 94% of all homes.

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📍 Eschol Park, Suburb / Locality

Where Eschol Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +29.0%
  • $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 Eschol Park — higher than 82% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Eschol Park$400
2558, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is much higher than most areas at $400, which is about the same as the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,842, a little below the New South Wales average of $2,167.

$400 ▲ +29.0%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $310
  • 2016: $390
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,842 ▲ +4.1%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,770
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,842

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Eschol Park, $350–$549 is the majority at 82%; $200–$349 is next at 14%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Eschol Park, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Most residents own their home with a mortgage (51.2%), while only 27.5% own theirs outright, a figure well below the national average. Households renting make up 20.1%, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 32.6%.

20.1% ▲ +13.6%

Higher than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.7%
  • 2016: 19.1%
  • 2021: 20.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

27.5% ▲ +15.9%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 23.7%
  • 2016: 26.1%
  • 2021: 27.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Eschol Park, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 51%; Owned outright is next at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common here at 94%, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are typically large, with 61.2% having three bedrooms and 26.5% having four.

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.

94.0% ▼ -2.4%

Lower than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.3%
  • 2016: 94.1%
  • 2021: 94.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

95.1% ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.2%
  • 2016: 94.6%
  • 2021: 95.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Eschol Park, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Eschol Park, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 62%; 4 bedrooms is next at 27%.

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 Eschol Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11444/eschol-park/topic/housing-dwellings