$322 ▲ +40.0%
Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $230
- 2016: $275
- 2021: $322
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Moama · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Moama
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much lower housing costs make Moama an affordable place to live compared to the rest of the state. A huge 43.8% of residents own their homes outright, which is far above the national figure. This high level of home ownership and lower typical costs create a distinct housing landscape for the town.
$322
▲ +40.0%
- $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 Moama — lower than 66% of areas.
| Moama | $322 |
|---|---|
| 2731, NSW | $311 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,638, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Renters also pay less than most people, with the usual weekly rent at $322, although this has risen by $92 since 2011.
$1,638 ▲ +8.0%
Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,517
- 2016: $1,560
- 2021: $1,638
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →Moama splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (45%) and $350–$549 (40%), with Under $200 at 11%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Moama, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and Under $1,000 (17%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Owning a home outright is far more common here than in most areas, sitting 13 points above the Australian average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below the state average and has fallen since 2011.
19.6% ▼ -17.7%
Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 23.8%
- 2016: 23.3%
- 2021: 19.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
43.8% ▲ +3.6%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 42.3%
- 2016: 40.7%
- 2021: 43.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Moama, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (20%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far more common here than across Australia, making up 86.5% of all homes. These homes tend to be large, with 78% having three or more bedrooms, yet there are much fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.
0.70 ▼ -30.0%
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.00
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
86.5% ▲ +1.0%
Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 85.7%
- 2016: 83.6%
- 2021: 86.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
78.0% ▲ +6.2%
Lower than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 73.4%
- 2016: 74.8%
- 2021: 78.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Moama, Separate house is the majority at 87%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 12%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Moama, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).
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 Moama [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/109031184/moama/topic/housing-dwellings