Ngunnawal · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Ngunnawal

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

Fewer people are renting in Ngunnawal than in 2011, and a larger share of homes are now owned outright. The area is dominated by large family homes, with 86.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure of 73.8%.

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📍 Ngunnawal, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Ngunnawal sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +15.4%
  • $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 Ngunnawal — higher than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Ngunnawal$450
2913, ACT $460
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent has risen by $60 since 2011 to reach $450, which is much higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the usual monthly home-loan payment has fallen slightly to $1,950, a figure about the same as the territory average.

$450 ▲ +15.4%

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

  • 2011: $390
  • 2016: $380
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▼ -5.1%

Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,054
  • 2016: $1,950
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Ngunnawal, $350–$549 is the majority at 61%; $550–$749 is next at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Ngunnawal, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and $3,000 or more (11%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all homes (49.2%) are owned with a mortgage. The proportion of homes owned outright is 21%, which is well below both the territory and national figures.

26.2% ▼ -15.5%

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

  • 2011: 31.0%
  • 2016: 28.7%
  • 2021: 26.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.0% ▲ +15.4%

Lower than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18.2%
  • 2016: 18.6%
  • 2021: 21.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Ngunnawal, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Rented (26%) and Owned outright (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, as 86.5% have three or more bedrooms. Most of these are separate houses (67.3%) or townhouses (32.6%), though the share of detached houses has fallen since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

67.3% ▼ -7.4%

Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 72.7%
  • 2016: 66.6%
  • 2021: 67.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.5% ▼ -3.6%

Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 89.7%
  • 2016: 88.6%
  • 2021: 86.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Ngunnawal, Separate house is the majority at 67%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 33%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Ngunnawal, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 63%; 4 bedrooms is next at 20%.

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 Ngunnawal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801041046/ngunnawal/topic/housing-dwellings