Banora Point · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Banora Point

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

More than 43% of Banora Point homes are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. This high rate of full ownership is a standout feature of the local housing market, where renting is much less common than in most other areas.

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📍 Banora Point, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Banora Point sits — Median rent (weekly)

$440
  • $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 Banora Point — higher than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Banora Point$440
2486, NSW $420
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $440, which is much higher than most areas and rose $80 since 2016. Meanwhile, typical monthly mortgage payments rose $167 over the same period to reach $1,900.

$440

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $360
  • 2021: $440

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,900

Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,900

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Banora Point, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $550–$749 (23%) and $200–$349 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Banora Point, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright ownership is far above the New South Wales figure at 43.9%. In contrast, households renting are far below the state and national averages, falling to 19.0% since 2016.

19.0%

Lower than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 20.5%
  • 2021: 19.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

43.9%

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 44.1%
  • 2021: 43.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Banora Point, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common, with 80.5% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure. However, the number of people per bedroom is well below the New South Wales average at 0.70.

0.70

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

  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

63.2%

Lower than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 62.4%
  • 2021: 63.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.5%

Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 79.6%
  • 2021: 80.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Banora Point, Separate house is the majority at 63%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 33%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Banora Point, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

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 Banora Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/112031550/banora-point/topic/housing-dwellings