$450 ▲ +57.9%
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $285
- 2016: $350
- 2021: $450
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Mullumbimby · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Mullumbimby
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people own their homes outright in Mullumbimby than in most other Australian areas, with 41% of households holding their title clear. This strong rate of home ownership stands in contrast to the rental market, where typical weekly rents have climbed to $450. The housing landscape is dominated by standalone houses and a high proportion of debt-free residents.
$450
▲ +57.9%
- $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 Mullumbimby — higher than 80% of areas.
| Mullumbimby | $450 |
|---|---|
| 2482, NSW | $460 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Weekly rents are much higher than in most areas, rising by $165 since 2011 to reach $450. Meanwhile, the typical monthly home loan payment of $1,950 is a little below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.
$1,950 ▲ +28.5%
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,517
- 2016: $1,591
- 2021: $1,950
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Mullumbimby, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $550–$749 (24%) and $200–$349 (22%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Mullumbimby, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and Under $1,000 (23%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is very strong here, with 41% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Only 27.1% of households rent, a rate well below both the state and national averages.
27.1% ▲ +2.0%
Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 26.6%
- 2016: 28.8%
- 2021: 27.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
41.0% ▼ -1.4%
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 41.6%
- 2016: 39.4%
- 2021: 41.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Mullumbimby, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (27%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 92.2% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. However, the proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen slightly since 2011 to 66.9%, which is well below the Australian average.
0.90 ▼ -18.2%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
92.2% ▼ -2.1%
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 94.2%
- 2016: 90.4%
- 2021: 92.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
66.9% ▼ -3.2%
Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 69.1%
- 2016: 66.1%
- 2021: 66.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Mullumbimby, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Flat or apartment is next at 3%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Mullumbimby, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (21%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).
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 Mullumbimby [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/112011243/mullumbimby/topic/housing-dwellings