South Granville · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in South Granville

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

Almost half of all households in South Granville rent their homes, a rate far above the national figure. This high proportion of renters, combined with crowded conditions in many homes, shapes the local housing landscape. While rents remain well below state and national averages, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,167.

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📍 South Granville, Suburb / Locality

Where South Granville sits — Median rent (weekly)

$263 ▲ +74.2%
  • $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 South Granville — lower than 56% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
South Granville$263
2142, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $263, which is well below both the New South Wales ($420) and Australian ($375) figures. However, for those with a home loan, the typical monthly payment is $2,167, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

$263 ▲ +74.2%

Lower than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $151
  • 2016: $226
  • 2021: $263

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +17.1%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,850
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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South Granville splits fairly evenly between Under $200 (38%) and $350–$549 (34%), with $200–$349 at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In South Granville, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $3,000 or more (24%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 47.9% of households renting, a figure far above the Australian average of 30.6%. Meanwhile, only 21.1% of homes are owned outright, which is well below the national figure of 31%.

47.9% ▲ +6.1%

Higher than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 45.1%
  • 2016: 47.3%
  • 2021: 47.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.1% ▼ -8.0%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 23.0%
  • 2016: 22.6%
  • 2021: 21.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In South Granville, the largest group is Rented at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Owned outright (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes in South Granville are often crowded, with 1.10 people per bedroom, a figure well above the Australian average. This is consistent with the area having fewer large homes, as the share of houses with three or more bedrooms is well below the national figure.

1.10 ▼ -15.4%

Higher than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.30
  • 2016: 1.20
  • 2021: 1.10

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

69.3% ▼ -14.2%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 80.8%
  • 2016: 70.2%
  • 2021: 69.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

65.4% ▲ +2.2%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 64.0%
  • 2016: 62.6%
  • 2021: 65.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In South Granville, Separate house is the majority at 70%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 19%.

Bedrooms per home

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In South Granville, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 2 bedrooms (19%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

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 South Granville [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13599/south-granville/topic/housing-dwellings