Homebush West · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Homebush West

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

Over 60% of households rent in Homebush West, which is far above the national figure. This high rental rate and the overwhelming number of apartments mean that homes here are often crowded, with more people per bedroom than most other areas.

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📍 Homebush West, Suburb / Locality

Where Homebush West sits — Median rent (weekly)

$431 ▲ +13.4%
  • $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 Homebush West — higher than 87% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Homebush West$431
2140, NSW $450
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $431 and monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas. These figures remain about the same as the New South Wales averages.

$431 ▲ +13.4%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $380
  • 2016: $450
  • 2021: $431

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 → 0.0%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Homebush West, $350–$549 is the majority at 72%; $200–$349 is next at 10%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Homebush West, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 55%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 60.9% of the area, a figure far above the state and national averages. Conversely, homes owned outright are among the lowest at this level, at just 8.7%.

60.9% ▲ +23.6%

Higher than 97% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 49.3%
  • 2016: 57.4%
  • 2021: 60.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

8.7% ▼ -23.9%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 11.4%
  • 2016: 9.0%
  • 2021: 8.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Homebush West, Rented is the majority at 61%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Flats or apartments make up 92.4% of homes, while separate houses are far below the national figure at only 5.0%. Because there are so few large homes, the area has a high density of 1.2 people per bedroom.

1.20 ▼ -20.0%

Higher than 96% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.50
  • 2016: 1.30
  • 2021: 1.20

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

5.0% ▼ -56.0%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 11.3%
  • 2016: 6.2%
  • 2021: 5.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

24.9% ▲ +34.3%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 18.5%
  • 2016: 22.8%
  • 2021: 24.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Homebush West, Flat or apartment is the majority at 93%; Separate house is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Homebush West, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 63%; 3 bedrooms is next at 20%.

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 Homebush West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11937/homebush-west/topic/housing-dwellings