Lawrence · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Lawrence

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

More than half of all homes in Lawrence are owned outright, creating a community with very high levels of home ownership. This stability is reflected in a housing market where the typical monthly mortgage payment is far below the state figure.

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📍 Lawrence, Suburb / Locality

Where Lawrence sits — Median rent (weekly)

$330 ▲ +57.1%
  • $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 Lawrence — higher than 66% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Lawrence$330
2460, NSW $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,333, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Typical weekly rent is $330, a little below the national figure and well below the state average.

$330 ▲ +57.1%

Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $210
  • 2016: $260
  • 2021: $330

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,333 ▲ +11.8%

Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,192
  • 2016: $1,200
  • 2021: $1,333

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Lawrence, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (40%) and Under $200 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Lawrence, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by Under $1,000 (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 53.7% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Meanwhile, the 9.1% of households that rent is far below the state rate of 32.6%.

9.1% ▼ -22.9%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 11.7%
  • 2016: 10.8%
  • 2021: 9.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

53.7% ▼ -0.6%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 54.0%
  • 2016: 52.2%
  • 2021: 53.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Lawrence, Owned outright is the majority at 54%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 34%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost every home in Lawrence is a separate house, at 99.1%, which is far above the national average. These homes are typically large, with 81.9% having three or more bedrooms, yet they are less crowded than most areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

99.1% ▲ +0.8%

Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 98.4%
  • 2016: 99.0%
  • 2021: 99.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.9% ▼ -2.9%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 84.3%
  • 2016: 78.7%
  • 2021: 81.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Lawrence, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Lawrence, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 Lawrence [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12297/lawrence/topic/housing-dwellings