Kambah · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Kambah

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

Nearly 90% of homes in Kambah have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national and territory figures. This makes the area stand out for its large houses. The neighborhood is primarily residential, with a strong presence of detached homes and a high proportion of residents who own their houses outright.

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📍 Kambah, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Kambah sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +19.4%
  • $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 Kambah — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Kambah$400
2902, ACT $400
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $400, which is higher than most areas and has risen by $65 since 2011. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,000, a figure that is about the same as the national and territory averages.

$400 ▲ +19.4%

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

  • 2011: $335
  • 2016: $345
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +0.4%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,993
  • 2016: $1,950
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Kambah, the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by Under $200 (27%) and $200–$349 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Kambah, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is common here, with 35.6% of homes owned outright—well above the national figure. Meanwhile, only 21.1% of households are renting, which is well below both the territory and Australian averages.

21.1% ▼ -8.4%

Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 23.0%
  • 2016: 22.3%
  • 2021: 21.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.6% ▲ +4.7%

Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 34.0%
  • 2016: 35.5%
  • 2021: 35.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Kambah, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 84.6% of the market, far above the state average. While these homes are large, the number of people per bedroom is just 0.70, which is much lower than most areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

84.6% ▼ -4.8%

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

  • 2011: 88.9%
  • 2016: 86.3%
  • 2021: 84.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

89.6% ▼ -1.4%

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

  • 2011: 90.9%
  • 2016: 89.6%
  • 2021: 89.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Kambah, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Kambah, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (8%).

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 Kambah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801071082/kambah/topic/housing-dwellings