$240 ▲ +60.0%
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $150
- 2016: $180
- 2021: $240
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Tenterfield · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Tenterfield
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people own their homes outright in Tenterfield than in most other areas, with 53.6% of households debt-free. This high level of ownership helps keep housing costs low across the board. Overall, the area is dominated by separate houses and very affordable living compared to the rest of the state.
$240
▲ +60.0%
- $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 Tenterfield — lower than 87% of areas.
| Tenterfield | $240 |
|---|---|
| 2372, NSW | $250 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the New South Wales figure, sitting at $1,083 and barely changing since 2011. Rents are also much lower than most areas at a typical $240 per week, though this has risen by $90 over the last decade.
$1,083 → 0.0%
Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,083
- 2016: $1,079
- 2021: $1,083
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Tenterfield, $200–$349 is the majority at 61%; Under $200 is next at 29%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Tenterfield, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (15%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is a standout feature here, as the share of homes owned outright is far above the national average. Conversely, the 18.2% of households that rent is far below both the state and Australian figures.
18.2% ▼ -22.3%
Lower than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 23.4%
- 2016: 23.3%
- 2021: 18.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
53.6% ▲ +14.2%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 46.9%
- 2016: 49.7%
- 2021: 53.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Tenterfield, Owned outright is the majority at 54%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 21%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 94.7% of all dwellings, a figure far above the national average. While these homes are typically large, there are far 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.
94.7% ▲ +2.4%
Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 92.5%
- 2016: 94.6%
- 2021: 94.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
68.8% ▼ -2.8%
Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 70.8%
- 2016: 68.8%
- 2021: 68.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Tenterfield, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Flat or apartment is next at 2%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Tenterfield, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).
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 Tenterfield [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/110021194/tenterfield/topic/housing-dwellings