Wingham · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Wingham

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

Separate houses make up 92% of all dwellings in Wingham, which is far above the national figure. This is a place where homes are generally large and much more affordable than in the rest of the state. Most residents own their homes outright, and those who pay for housing face costs well below the national average.

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📍 Wingham, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Wingham sits — Median rent (weekly)

$306 ▲ +53.0%
  • $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 Wingham — lower than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Wingham$306
2429, NSW $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,371, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Renting is also more affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $306, though this has risen by $106 since 2011.

$306 ▲ +53.0%

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

  • 2011: $200
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $306

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,371 ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,245
  • 2021: $1,371

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Wingham, $200–$349 is the majority at 56%; $350–$549 is next at 32%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Wingham, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 51%; Under $1,000 is next at 26%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is high in Wingham, with 43.2% of homes owned outright, far above the Australian average of 31%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is 22.2%, which is well below the national figure.

22.2% ▼ -5.4%

Lower than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 23.5%
  • 2016: 23.0%
  • 2021: 22.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

43.2% ▲ +1.6%

Higher than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 42.6%
  • 2016: 43.7%
  • 2021: 43.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Wingham, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 78.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Despite these large homes, there are only 0.7 people per bedroom, a figure that is much lower than most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

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

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

92.0% ▲ +1.9%

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

  • 2011: 90.2%
  • 2016: 91.3%
  • 2021: 92.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.6% ▼ -0.3%

Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 78.9%
  • 2016: 78.3%
  • 2021: 78.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Wingham, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Wingham, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 24%.

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 Wingham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/108051171/wingham/topic/housing-dwellings