Mylestom · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Mylestom

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

Nearly half of all homes in Mylestom are owned outright, a figure far above the New South Wales and national averages. This ownership trend creates a distinct housing profile where a high proportion of residents are mortgage-free. While separate houses dominate the landscape, the area also sees a high number of rentals compared to similar places.

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📍 Mylestom, Suburb / Locality

Where Mylestom sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +56.5%
  • $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 Mylestom — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Mylestom$360
2454, NSW $370
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,675, which is well below the New South Wales figure. Weekly rents are about the same as the national average at $360, though this is higher than most similar areas.

$360 ▲ +56.5%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $230
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,675 ▼ -22.7%

Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,675

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Mylestom, $350–$549 is the majority at 64%; $200–$349 is next at 36%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Mylestom, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 54%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 25%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright ownership is very common here at 49.6%, far above the state and national figures. At the same time, 30.9% of households rent, which is much higher than in most other similar areas.

30.9% ▲ +19.7%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 25.9%
  • 2016: 25.9%
  • 2021: 30.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

49.6% ▼ -12.1%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 56.5%
  • 2016: 53.1%
  • 2021: 49.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Mylestom, Owned outright is the majority at 50%; Rented is next at 31%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 81.3% of the market, which is far above the New South Wales average. However, the area has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than most other places, with 66.9% fitting this description.

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.

81.3% ▲ +5.8%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 76.9%
  • 2016: 76.2%
  • 2021: 81.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.9% ▲ +6.1%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 63.1%
  • 2016: 64.6%
  • 2021: 66.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Mylestom, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Other dwelling is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Mylestom, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (24%).

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 Mylestom [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12886/mylestom/topic/housing-dwellings