$420 —
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Port Macquarie - South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Port Macquarie - South
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More people own their homes outright in Port Macquarie - South than in most similar areas. Nearly half of all residents own their place fully, meaning the area is less dependent on renting than the rest of the state. Large, detached houses are the norm here, with a strong focus on spacious living.
$420
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- $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 Port Macquarie - South — higher than 71% of areas.
| Port Macquarie - South | $420 |
|---|---|
| 2444, NSW | $385 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $420, which is higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Meanwhile, the typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,814, which is a little below the New South Wales figure.
$1,814 —
Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Port Macquarie - South, $350–$549 is the majority at 64%; $200–$349 is next at 16%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Port Macquarie - South, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and Under $1,000 (18%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is very strong, with 45.1% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Consequently, the 21.2% of households that rent is well below the Australian average.
21.2% —
Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
45.1% —
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Port Macquarie - South, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (21%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are common, as 82.1% of houses have three or more bedrooms. Separate houses make up 80% of all dwellings, and with so much space, there are much fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than in most other areas.
0.70 —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
80.0% —
Lower than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
82.1% —
Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Port Macquarie - South, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Port Macquarie - South, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).
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 Port Macquarie - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/108041620/port-macquarie-south/topic/housing-dwellings