Coomalie · Council (LGA)

Housing & Dwellings in Coomalie

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

Separate houses make up 83.4% of the dwellings in Coomalie, which is far above the national figure. The area is marked by affordable living, with typical weekly rents far below both the territory and national averages. Many residents own their homes outright, contributing to a stable housing market.

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📍 Coomalie, Council (LGA)

Where Coomalie sits — Median rent (weekly)

$175 ▲ +90.2%
  • $0–$21: 0 areas
  • $21–$43: 0 areas
  • $43–$64: 3 areas
  • $64–$86: 15 areas
  • $86–$107: 11 areas
  • $107–$129: 20 areas
  • $129–$150: 15 areas
  • $150–$171: 45 areas
  • $171–$193: 25 areas
  • $193–$214: 57 areas
  • $214–$236: 36 areas
  • $236–$257: 48 areas
  • $257–$279: 36 areas
  • $279–$300: 27 areas
  • $300–$321: 45 areas
  • $321–$343: 28 areas
  • $343–$364: 27 areas
  • $364–$386: 28 areas
  • $386–$407: 26 areas
  • $407–$429: 10 areas
  • $429–$450: 6 areas
  • $450–$471: 12 areas
  • $471–$493: 2 areas
  • $493–$514: 7 areas
  • $514–$536: 5 areas
  • $536–$557: 4 areas
  • $557–$579: 2 areas
  • $579–$600: 7 areas

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Coomalie — lower than 79% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Coomalie$175
Rest of NT $150
Northern Territory $325
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is just $175, which is far below the national figure of $375. Home loan payments are also a little below the Australian typical of $1,863, though they have risen by $184 since 2011.

$175 ▲ +90.2%

Lower than 79% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $92
  • 2016: $165
  • 2021: $175

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▲ +13.8%

Higher than 57% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $1,333
  • 2016: $1,348
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Coomalie, Under $200 is the majority at 52%; $200–$349 is next at 33%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Coomalie, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (28%) and $1,800–$2,999 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is much more common here than elsewhere, at 37.9%, which is well above the Australian figure. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen to 24.9% since 2011.

24.9% ▼ -26.6%

Lower than 52% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 34.0%
  • 2016: 32.7%
  • 2021: 24.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.9% ▲ +6.0%

Higher than 51% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 35.7%
  • 2016: 33.2%
  • 2021: 37.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Coomalie, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are the main choice for residents, though the area has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms compared to the rest of the country. On average, there are 0.90 people per bedroom.

0.90 ▼ -25.0%

Higher than 86% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 0.90

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

83.4% ▼ -4.0%

Lower than 67% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 86.8%
  • 2016: 79.2%
  • 2021: 83.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

49.2% ▲ +7.7%

Lower than 95% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 45.7%
  • 2016: 46.3%
  • 2021: 49.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Coomalie, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Other dwelling is next at 8%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Coomalie, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 2 bedrooms (27%) and 1 bedroom (16%).

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 Coomalie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA70700/coomalie/topic/housing-dwellings