Weddell · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Weddell

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

Much higher mortgage payments than most areas define the housing landscape in Weddell. The typical monthly home loan cost is $2,167, which is a little above the national and territory figures. While home costs are high, the area is overwhelmingly made up of separate houses, with 95.1% of dwellings being detached.

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📍 Weddell, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Weddell sits — Median rent (weekly)

$323 ▲ +79.4%
  • $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 Weddell — lower than 66% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Weddell$323
0822, NT $80
Northern Territory $325
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is much higher than most areas and has risen by $361 since 2011. In contrast, the usual weekly rent is $323, a figure that is lower than most areas and a little below the Australian average.

$323 ▲ +79.4%

Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $180
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $323

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +20.0%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,806
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Weddell splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (37%) and $200–$349 (34%), with Under $200 at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Weddell, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the Territory, with only 16.2% of households renting. Around 28.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the Territory average but a little below the national figure.

16.2% ▼ -8.0%

Lower than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 17.7%
  • 2016: 19.2%
  • 2021: 16.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.7% ▼ -4.3%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 30.0%
  • 2016: 26.9%
  • 2021: 28.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Weddell, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Rented (16%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 95.1% of all homes, a proportion far above the national figure. While 63.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom is among the highest at this level, sitting well above the Australian average.

1.00 ▼ -23.1%

Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.30
  • 2016: 1.10
  • 2021: 1.00

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

95.1% ▲ +4.4%

Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 91.1%
  • 2016: 91.6%
  • 2021: 95.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

63.3% ▲ +17.5%

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

  • 2011: 53.9%
  • 2016: 58.3%
  • 2021: 63.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Weddell, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Other dwelling is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Weddell, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 2 bedrooms (21%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Weddell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701031035/weddell/topic/housing-dwellings