Lisarow · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Lisarow

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

Nearly 90% of homes in Lisarow have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the state and national figures. This makes the area stand out for its large family-sized housing. Most residents live in detached houses, though typical costs for both mortgages and rent are much higher than in most other areas.

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📍 Lisarow, Suburb / Locality

Where Lisarow sits — Median rent (weekly)

$435 ▲ +45.0%
  • $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 Lisarow — higher than 87% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Lisarow$435
2250, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $435 and the usual monthly mortgage payment is $2,139. Both figures are much higher than most other areas, though they remain about the same as the New South Wales average.

$435 ▲ +45.0%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $380
  • 2021: $435

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,139 ▲ +16.1%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,842
  • 2016: $1,886
  • 2021: $2,139

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Lisarow, $350–$549 is the majority at 54%; $550–$749 is next at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Lisarow, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (23%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Almost half of all households (49.4%) have a mortgage, and 33% own their home outright. Only 13.8% of people rent, which is far below the national and state figures.

13.8% ▼ -16.3%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 16.5%
  • 2016: 15.1%
  • 2021: 13.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.0% ▲ +17.8%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.0%
  • 2016: 32.9%
  • 2021: 33.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Lisarow, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (14%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 82.6% of the market, which is far above the national average. Large homes are the norm here, with 43% of dwellings having four bedrooms and 16.2% having five or more.

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.

82.6% ▼ -1.9%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 84.2%
  • 2016: 81.1%
  • 2021: 82.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

89.8% ▼ -1.8%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 91.4%
  • 2016: 88.9%
  • 2021: 89.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Lisarow, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 17%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Lisarow, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 3 bedrooms (31%) and 5 or more (16%).

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 Lisarow [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12352/lisarow/topic/housing-dwellings