Abernethy · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Abernethy

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

Every single home in Abernethy is a separate house. This makes it a standout area for detached living, where most households live in larger homes with three or more bedrooms. While ownership is common, the typical mortgage payment has climbed significantly over the last decade.

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📍 Abernethy, Urban Centre

Where Abernethy sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 6 areas
  • $43–$64: 18 areas
  • $64–$86: 38 areas
  • $86–$107: 35 areas
  • $107–$129: 46 areas
  • $129–$150: 25 areas
  • $150–$171: 104 areas
  • $171–$193: 82 areas
  • $193–$214: 143 areas
  • $214–$236: 130 areas
  • $236–$257: 175 areas
  • $257–$279: 114 areas
  • $279–$300: 125 areas
  • $300–$321: 194 areas
  • $321–$343: 101 areas
  • $343–$364: 128 areas
  • $364–$386: 82 areas
  • $386–$407: 92 areas
  • $407–$429: 41 areas
  • $429–$450: 24 areas
  • $450–$471: 32 areas
  • $471–$493: 13 areas
  • $493–$514: 19 areas
  • $514–$536: 14 areas
  • $536–$557: 9 areas
  • $557–$579: 6 areas
  • $579–$600: 15 areas

All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Abernethy — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Abernethy$360
2325, NSW $320
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $360, which is much higher than most similar areas. For those with loans, the usual monthly payment is $1,549, though this is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$360

Higher than 78% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,549 ▲ +63.1%

Higher than 65% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $950
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,549

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Abernethy, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Abernethy, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (37%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgage holders make up the largest group at 59.3%, while only 9.9% of households rent, a figure far below the national average. The proportion of homes owned outright has fallen sharply since 2011, dropping from 56.6% to 28.4%.

9.9% ▼ -34.8%

Lower than 87% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 15.2%
  • 2016: 9.6%
  • 2021: 9.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.4% ▼ -49.8%

Lower than 78% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 56.6%
  • 2016: 37.0%
  • 2021: 28.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Abernethy, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 61%; Owned outright is next at 29%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large family homes are the norm here, with 79% having three or more bedrooms. This is well above the national figure, and the typical number of people per bedroom is a little above the Australian average.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 88% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 0.90

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.0% ▲ +5.3%

Higher than 57% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 75.0%
  • 2016: 71.2%
  • 2021: 79.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Abernethy, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Abernethy, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 4 bedrooms is next at 30%.

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 Abernethy [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL122001/abernethy/topic/housing-dwellings