$340 —
Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Kowen · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Some of the highest home-loan payments in the region are found in Kowen, where the typical monthly cost is $2,600. This creates a sharp contrast with the local rental market, which remains more affordable than in most other areas.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Kowen — lower than 60% of areas.
| Kowen | $340 |
|---|---|
| 2620 crosses NSW/ACT | $340 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $450 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments have jumped by $2,167 since 2011 to reach $2,600, which is well above the Territory's $2,080 figure. Conversely, weekly rent is $340, which is well below the Territory average of $450.
$340 —
Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,600 ▲ +500.5%
Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
How homes are owned or rented.
The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 0%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (0%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Homes in Kowen are more crowded than in most areas, with 1.00 person per bedroom. This is well above the national figure of 0.80 and has barely changed since 2011.
1.00 → 0.0%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
In Kowen, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 100%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Kowen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801031032/kowen/topic/housing-dwellings