Narrandera · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Narrandera

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

Far lower housing costs define daily life in Narrandera, where the typical weekly rent is just $200. This affordability is matched by a high rate of home ownership and a strong preference for large, detached houses.

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📍 Narrandera, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Narrandera sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +42.9%
  • $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 Narrandera — lower than 93% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Narrandera$200
2700, NSW $209
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure of $375, and the usual monthly home-loan payment of $1,000 is much lower than the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$200 ▲ +42.9%

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

  • 2011: $140
  • 2016: $170
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,000 ▼ -7.3%

Lower than 96% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,079
  • 2016: $1,000
  • 2021: $1,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Narrandera, $200–$349 is the majority at 54%; Under $200 is next at 41%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Narrandera, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (10%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common here, with 41.6% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31%. Meanwhile, the 23.9% of households renting is well below the state and national figures.

23.9% ▼ -2.1%

Lower than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 24.4%
  • 2016: 25.5%
  • 2021: 23.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.6% ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 41.3%
  • 2016: 42.2%
  • 2021: 41.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Narrandera, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the norm for 94.2% of dwellings, a figure far above the national average. Most of these are large, with 78.6% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen to 0.70 since 2011.

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.

94.2% ▲ +1.0%

Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 93.4%
  • 2016: 93.9%
  • 2021: 94.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.6% ▲ +3.7%

Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 75.7%
  • 2016: 77.7%
  • 2021: 78.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Narrandera, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Flat or apartment is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Narrandera, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

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 Narrandera [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/113011259/narrandera/topic/housing-dwellings