$495 ▲ +54.7%
Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $320
- 2016: $500
- 2021: $495
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Galston · Suburb / Locality
Housing & Dwellings in Galston
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people own their homes outright in Galston than is typical across New South Wales or Australia. This area is defined by large, detached houses and housing costs that sit well above the national figure. While 44.1% of residents own their home fully, those with mortgages or paying rent face some of the highest costs for their level.
$495
▲ +54.7%
- $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 Galston — higher than 92% of areas.
| Galston | $495 |
|---|---|
| 2159, NSW | $480 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,600, which is well above the Australian figure of $1,863. Renters also pay a premium, with the typical weekly rent of $495 sitting a little above the New South Wales average.
$2,600 → 0.0%
Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $2,600
- 2016: $2,500
- 2021: $2,600
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Galston, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $550–$749 (30%) and $750 or more (13%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Galston, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and Under $1,000 (18%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 44.1% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Meanwhile, only 12.2% of households rent, which is far below the figures for both the state and the nation.
12.2% ▼ -8.2%
Lower than 65% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 13.3%
- 2016: 13.0%
- 2021: 12.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
44.1% ▲ +4.5%
Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 42.2%
- 2016: 43.9%
- 2021: 44.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Galston, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (12%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are common, as 83.6% of dwellings are separate houses and 84.4% have three or more bedrooms. These figures are far above those for New South Wales and Australia.
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.
83.6% ▼ -2.4%
Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 85.6%
- 2016: 85.3%
- 2021: 83.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
84.4% ▲ +1.3%
Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 83.3%
- 2016: 83.5%
- 2021: 84.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Galston, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Flat or apartment is next at 9%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Galston, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (27%) and 5 or more (22%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Galston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11586/galston/topic/housing-dwellings