$323 ▲ +43.6%
Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $225
- 2016: $275
- 2021: $323
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
South West Rocks · Suburb / Locality
Housing & Dwellings in South West Rocks
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than half of all homes in South West Rocks are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. This ownership rate creates a distinct housing landscape where the typical resident has a much lower monthly mortgage than those in New South Wales.
$323
▲ +43.6%
- $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 West Rocks — higher than 64% of areas.
| South West Rocks | $323 |
|---|---|
| 2431, NSW | $330 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,517, which is well below the New South Wales figure. Typical weekly rents are $323, a little below the national average, though this is higher than most similar areas.
$1,517 ▲ +1.5%
Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $1,495
- 2016: $1,500
- 2021: $1,517
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In South West Rocks, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (41%) and Under $200 (8%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In South West Rocks, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and Under $1,000 (24%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is very strong here, with 53.4% of homes owned outright, far above the 31% national average. Conversely, the 24.2% of households that rent is well below both the state and national figures.
24.2% ▼ -17.2%
Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 29.3%
- 2016: 26.5%
- 2021: 24.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
53.4% ▲ +8.4%
Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 49.3%
- 2016: 51.5%
- 2021: 53.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In South West Rocks, Owned outright is the majority at 53%; Rented is next at 24%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are the main choice for residents at 81.3%, which is well above the national figure. While 75.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom is lower than most areas.
0.70 ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
81.3% ▼ -4.5%
Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 85.1%
- 2016: 79.7%
- 2021: 81.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
75.2% ▲ +3.2%
Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 72.8%
- 2016: 73.4%
- 2021: 75.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In South West Rocks, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Flat or apartment is next at 13%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In South West Rocks, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).
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 West Rocks [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13616/south-west-rocks/topic/housing-dwellings