Harolds Cross · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Harolds Cross

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

A shift toward more secure home ownership defines Harolds Cross, where 58.1% of homes are now owned outright. This is far above the national figure and makes the area stand out for its stability. Most residents live in detached houses, with no one currently renting in the area.

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📍 Harolds Cross, Suburb / Locality

Where Harolds Cross sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +190.9%
  • $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 Harolds Cross — higher than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Harolds Cross$320
2622, NSW $350
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,275, which is much higher than most areas. Meanwhile, weekly rent is $320; this is higher than in similar places but well below the New South Wales figure of $420.

$320 ▲ +190.9%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $110
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,275 ▲ +47.9%

Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,538
  • 2016: $2,900
  • 2021: $2,275

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Harolds Cross, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 50%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 58.1% of homes owned outright and 45.2% with a mortgage. This explains why the percentage of households renting is 0.0%, which is far below the national rate of 30.6%.

0.0% ▼ -100.0%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 9.8%
  • 2021: 0.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

58.1% ▲ +19.8%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.5%
  • 2021: 58.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Harolds Cross, Owned outright is the majority at 56%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 44%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in Harolds Cross is a separate house. While 71.0% of these homes have three or more bedrooms, there are fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.70

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.0% ▼ -1.0%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 71.7%
  • 2021: 71.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Harolds Cross, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Harolds Cross, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (27%).

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 Harolds Cross [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11862/harolds-cross/topic/housing-dwellings