$370 ▲ +48.0%
Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $250
- 2016: $310
- 2021: $370
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Sawtell - Boambee · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Sawtell - Boambee
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than 77% of homes in Sawtell - Boambee are separate houses, making it an area dominated by detached dwellings. The neighborhood is known for its spacious housing and a high proportion of residents who own their homes outright, contributing to a stable residential feel.
$370
▲ +48.0%
- $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 Sawtell - Boambee — higher than 50% of areas.
| Sawtell - Boambee | $370 |
|---|---|
| 2450, NSW | $370 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,700, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Weekly rents are about the same as the national figure, averaging $370, though this has risen by $120 since 2011.
$1,700 ▲ +6.3%
Lower than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,600
- 2016: $1,600
- 2021: $1,700
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Sawtell - Boambee, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (31%) and Under $200 (11%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →Sawtell - Boambee splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (33%), with Under $1,000 at 19%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 37.2% of homes owned outright—well above the national figure of 31.0%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is 26.8%, which is well below both the state and national averages.
26.8% ▼ -9.4%
Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 29.6%
- 2016: 28.5%
- 2021: 26.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
37.2% ▲ +6.8%
Higher than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 34.8%
- 2016: 36.0%
- 2021: 37.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Sawtell - Boambee, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (27%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
The area features many large homes, with 77.6% having three or more bedrooms, a figure well above the New South Wales average. Separate houses make up 77.2% of all dwellings, though this has fallen slightly 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.
77.2% ▼ -3.4%
Lower than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 79.9%
- 2016: 77.8%
- 2021: 77.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
77.6% ▲ +2.0%
Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 76.0%
- 2016: 76.2%
- 2021: 77.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Sawtell - Boambee, Separate house is the majority at 77%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Sawtell - Boambee, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) 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 Sawtell - Boambee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/104021089/sawtell-boambee/topic/housing-dwellings