Bega-Eden Hinterland · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Bega-Eden Hinterland

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

Over half of all homes in Bega-Eden Hinterland are owned outright, a rate far above the national figure. This makes the area stand out for its high levels of home ownership and housing costs that are much lower than most other parts of Australia.

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📍 Bega-Eden Hinterland, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Bega-Eden Hinterland sits — Median rent (weekly)

$265 ▲ +65.6%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Bega-Eden Hinterland — lower than 82% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Bega-Eden Hinterland$265
2550, NSW $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $265, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $420. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also far below the state average, sitting at $1,300.

$265 ▲ +65.6%

Lower than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $160
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $265

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +8.3%

Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,200
  • 2016: $1,278
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Bega-Eden Hinterland, $200–$349 is the majority at 53%; $350–$549 is next at 23%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Bega-Eden Hinterland, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by Under $1,000 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (24%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is very high at 53.7%, which is far above the national average of 31.0%. Conversely, only 10.8% of households rent, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

10.8% ▼ -24.5%

Lower than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 14.3%
  • 2016: 13.4%
  • 2021: 10.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

53.7% ▲ +12.9%

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 47.6%
  • 2016: 49.3%
  • 2021: 53.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Bega-Eden Hinterland, Owned outright is the majority at 54%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 31%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 97.4% of all homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes tend to be large, with 72.0% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

97.4% ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 96.7%
  • 2016: 96.1%
  • 2021: 97.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.0% ▼ -1.3%

Lower than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 72.9%
  • 2016: 72.6%
  • 2021: 72.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Bega-Eden Hinterland, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Bega-Eden Hinterland, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

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 Bega-Eden Hinterland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/101041020/bega-eden-hinterland/topic/housing-dwellings