Berrimah · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Berrimah

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 are among the highest for similar areas in Berrimah. This is a costly place to secure a home, with mortgage costs sitting well above both the territory and national figures. While rental prices are more moderate, the overall housing landscape is marked by high costs and a mix of home types.

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📍 Berrimah, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Berrimah sits — Median rent (weekly)

$370 ▲ +97.9%
  • $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 Berrimah — higher than 50% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Berrimah$370
0828, NT $370
Northern Territory $325
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The usual monthly mortgage payment is $2,600, which is well above the Northern Territory's $2,000 and the national figure of $1,863. Weekly rents are about the same as the national average at $370, though this is a little above the territory average of $325.

$370 ▲ +97.9%

Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $187
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $370

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,600 ▼ -13.3%

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

  • 2011: $3,000
  • 2016: $2,600
  • 2021: $2,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Berrimah, the largest group is $350–$549 at 37%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and Under $200 (22%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Berrimah, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 62%; $3,000 or more is next at 28%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rentals are more common here than in most areas, with 34.7% of households renting, which is well above the national figure. However, this is far below the territory average of 47.6%, and the share of renters has fallen sharply since 2011.

34.7% ▼ -44.1%

Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 62.1%
  • 2016: 51.0%
  • 2021: 34.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

16.9% ▼ -11.1%

Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 19.0%
  • 2016: 23.5%
  • 2021: 16.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Berrimah splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (40%) and Rented (35%), with Owned outright at 17%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most homes are separate houses (60.1%), which is far below the national figure. Large homes are common, with 74.1% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why the 1.1 people per bedroom is well above the national figure.

1.10 ▼ -8.3%

Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.10

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

60.1% ▼ -3.2%

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

  • 2011: 62.1%
  • 2016: 46.0%
  • 2021: 60.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.1% ▲ +20.4%

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

  • 2011: 61.5%
  • 2016: 61.4%
  • 2021: 74.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Berrimah, Separate house is the majority at 60%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 30%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Berrimah, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (21%) and 1 bedroom (11%).

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 Berrimah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021012/berrimah/topic/housing-dwellings