# Housing & Dwellings — Mount Lewis

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

Area: Mount Lewis (Suburb / Locality)

Far more separate houses are found in Mount Lewis than in the state or national averages. This small area is dominated by larger homes, where 85.2% are detached houses and the typical monthly mortgage payment is well above the Australian figure.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,571, which is much higher than most areas and well above the national figure. Weekly rents are also much higher than most areas, typically sitting at $400.

Detached houses make up 85.2% of the area, far above the state and national figures. These homes are often large, with 81.9% having three or more bedrooms and a typical density of 1.00 person per bedroom.

About 34.5% of homes are owned outright, a figure that is well above the New South Wales and Australian averages. Meanwhile, 30.4% of households are renting, which is much higher than most similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | +27.8% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,571 | +2.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.00 | -23.1% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 30.4% | -8.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 34.5% | -4.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 85.2% | -14.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 81.9% | +8.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 34.5%, Owned with a mortgage 31.8%, Rented 30.4%, Not stated 1.4%, Other tenure 1.1%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 85.2%, Townhouse / semi-detached 12.5%, Flat or apartment 0.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 39.6%, 4 bedrooms 30.9%, 2 bedrooms 15.0%, 5 or more 11.4%, Studio / none 1.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 24.8%, $200–$349 22.9%, $550–$749 18.3%, Under $200 12.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 36.8%, $1,800–$2,999 27.2%, $1,000–$1,799 19.3%, Under $1,000 4.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12785/mount-lewis/topic/housing-dwellings