$650 —
Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $456
- 2021: $650
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Catherine Hill Bay · Urban Centre
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Mortgage payments have climbed by $964 since 2011 in Catherine Hill Bay, where housing costs are now among the highest in the region. This small area is defined by expensive, large-scale detached housing and a high proportion of homeowners with mortgages. It is a high-cost market where typical rents and loan repayments sit well above both state and national figures.
All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Catherine Hill Bay — higher than 99% of areas.
| Catherine Hill Bay | $650 |
|---|---|
| 2281, NSW | $370 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,784, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Rent is also far above the national average, with the typical weekly rent sitting at $650.
$650 —
Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,784 ▲ +53.0%
Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Catherine Hill Bay, the largest group is $350–$549 at 43%, followed by $550–$749 (36%) and $750 or more (21%).
In Catherine Hill Bay, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (35%) and $1,000–$1,799 (17%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Most residents own their homes, though 61.5% have a mortgage and the share of those owning outright fell 24 points since 2011. Only 9.3% of households rent, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.
9.3% ▲ +223.7%
Lower than 88% of urban centre areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
29.2% ▼ -44.8%
Lower than 77% of urban centre areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Catherine Hill Bay, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 61%; Owned outright is next at 29%.
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Every home in Catherine Hill Bay is a separate house, with 94.2% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average of 73.8%, and the typical home is large, with 56% having four bedrooms.
0.80 ▼ -20.0%
Higher than 57% of urban centre areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
100.0% → 0.0%
Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
94.2% ▼ -4.5%
Higher than 94% of urban centre areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Catherine Hill Bay, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
In Catherine Hill Bay, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 5 or more is next at 23%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Catherine Hill Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL121017/catherine-hill-bay/topic/housing-dwellings