McKees Hill · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in McKees Hill

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

Almost every home in McKees Hill is a separate house, with 96.9% of dwellings falling into this category. The area is dominated by larger family homes, though rental rates are far below state and national figures. This makes the suburb a stronghold for homeowners compared to most other areas.

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📍 McKees Hill, Suburb / Locality

Where McKees Hill sits — Median rent (weekly)

$290
  • $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 McKees Hill — higher than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
McKees Hill$290
2480, NSW $310
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $290, which is well below both the New South Wales and national figures. For those with mortgages, the typical monthly payment is $1,885, a figure that is higher than most areas.

$290

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $285
  • 2021: $290

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,885

Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,721
  • 2021: $1,885

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In McKees Hill, the largest group is Under $200 at 42%, followed by $350–$549 (33%) and $200–$349 (25%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In McKees Hill, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 51%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 31%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is high here, with 37.1% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the Australian average. Only 16.5% of households rent, which is far below the state and national levels.

16.5%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 21.3%
  • 2021: 16.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.1%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 35.2%
  • 2021: 37.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In McKees Hill, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (17%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 83.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the New South Wales figure. Separate houses make up 96.9% of all homes, which is far above the national average.

0.80

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

96.9%

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 91.7%
  • 2021: 96.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.5%

Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 88.0%
  • 2021: 83.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In McKees Hill, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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McKees Hill splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (40%) and 4 bedrooms (37%), with 2 bedrooms at 11%.

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 McKees Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12553/mckees-hill/topic/housing-dwellings