Glen Innes · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Glen Innes

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

Far lower housing costs define Glen Innes, where typical monthly mortgage payments are just $1,083. This makes it one of the most affordable areas for both buyers and renters. Most people here live in large, detached houses and have a high rate of outright home ownership.

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📍 Glen Innes, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Glen Innes sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220 ▲ +41.9%
  • $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 Glen Innes — lower than 90% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Glen Innes$220
2370, NSW $225
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $220, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $420. Mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas and have barely changed since 2011.

$220 ▲ +41.9%

Lower than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $155
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 → 0.0%

Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,083
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Glen Innes, $200–$349 is the majority at 60%; Under $200 is next at 36%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Glen Innes, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong in Glen Innes, with 45.9% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is well below the state and national averages.

24.5% ▼ -3.2%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 25.3%
  • 2016: 25.9%
  • 2021: 24.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

45.9% ▲ +2.4%

Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 44.9%
  • 2016: 42.7%
  • 2021: 45.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Glen Innes, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Rented (24%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common here, making up 92.3% of all homes, which is far above the Australian average. While 74.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are much fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

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

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

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

92.3% ▼ -1.7%

Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 93.9%
  • 2016: 92.6%
  • 2021: 92.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.3% ▼ -1.7%

Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 75.6%
  • 2016: 74.4%
  • 2021: 74.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Glen Innes, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Glen Innes, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) 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 Glen Innes [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/110021190/glen-innes/topic/housing-dwellings