Ourimbah - Fountaindale · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Ourimbah - Fountaindale

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

Weekly rents in Ourimbah - Fountaindale have jumped by $135 since 2011, reflecting a shift in the local housing market. The area is now defined by large family homes, with 86.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure of 73.8%.

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📍 Ourimbah - Fountaindale, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Ourimbah - Fountaindale sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +50.9%
  • $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 Ourimbah - Fountaindale — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Ourimbah - Fountaindale$400
2258, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $400 and monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, both of which are higher than most areas. These figures are about the same as the New South Wales and national averages.

$400 ▲ +50.9%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $265
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +1.7%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,967
  • 2016: $1,800
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Ourimbah - Fountaindale, $350–$549 is the majority at 62%; $200–$349 is next at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Ourimbah - Fountaindale, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Few people rent here compared to other areas, with households renting at 20.3%, which is far below the New South Wales figure. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright rose 6.6 points since 2011 to reach 34.3%.

20.3% ▼ -9.4%

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

  • 2011: 22.4%
  • 2016: 21.6%
  • 2021: 20.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

34.3% ▲ +23.7%

Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 27.7%
  • 2016: 31.3%
  • 2021: 34.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Ourimbah - Fountaindale, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 79.7% of the area, well above the national figure of 72.3%. Large homes are the norm, as 86.8% have three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

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.

79.7% ▲ +0.6%

Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 79.2%
  • 2016: 79.4%
  • 2021: 79.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.8% ▲ +1.6%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 85.5%
  • 2016: 85.0%
  • 2021: 86.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Ourimbah - Fountaindale, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 19%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Ourimbah - Fountaindale, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 5 or more (16%).

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 Ourimbah - Fountaindale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/102021051/ourimbah-fountaindale/topic/housing-dwellings