$205 ▲ +46.4%
Lower than 93% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: $140
- 2016: $180
- 2021: $205
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Broken Hill and Far West · Sub-region (SA3)
Housing & Dwellings in Broken Hill and Far West
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Some of the lowest housing costs in the region define Broken Hill and Far West, where a typical monthly mortgage is just $867. This area stands out for its high rate of outright home ownership and a housing market far cheaper than the state and national figures.
$205
▲ +46.4%
- $100–$118: 3 areas
- $118–$136: 1 area
- $136–$154: 3 areas
- $154–$171: 1 area
- $171–$189: 5 areas
- $189–$207: 11 areas
- $207–$225: 8 areas
- $225–$243: 16 areas
- $243–$261: 18 areas
- $261–$279: 8 areas
- $279–$296: 22 areas
- $296–$314: 24 areas
- $314–$332: 18 areas
- $332–$350: 15 areas
- $350–$368: 30 areas
- $368–$386: 28 areas
- $386–$404: 37 areas
- $404–$421: 22 areas
- $421–$439: 14 areas
- $439–$457: 15 areas
- $457–$475: 10 areas
- $475–$493: 6 areas
- $493–$511: 8 areas
- $511–$529: 2 areas
- $529–$546: 1 area
- $546–$564: 5 areas
- $564–$582: 2 areas
- $582–$600: 7 areas
All sub-region (sa3) areas, 2021. The marker is Broken Hill and Far West — lower than 93% of areas.
| Broken Hill and Far West | $205 |
|---|---|
| Rest of NSW | $330 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $205, although this has risen by $65 since 2011. Mortgage payments are also among the lowest at this level, with the typical monthly payment sitting at $867.
$867 ▼ -5.8%
Lower than 99% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: $920
- 2016: $932
- 2021: $867
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Broken Hill and Far West, $200–$349 is the majority at 51%; Under $200 is next at 41%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Broken Hill and Far West, Under $1,000 is the majority at 56%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 34%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
A much higher proportion of people own their homes outright here than in most areas, at 42%. This is far above the national figure of 31%, while the share of households renting is well below the state average.
24.5% ▲ +6.4%
Lower than 65% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 23.0%
- 2016: 25.0%
- 2021: 24.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
42.0% ▼ -5.2%
Higher than 85% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 44.4%
- 2016: 42.0%
- 2021: 42.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Broken Hill and Far West, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (25%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 93.3% of all homes, which is far above the national figure. While three-bedroom homes are common, there are far fewer people per bedroom here than in most other areas.
0.70 ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 99% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
93.3% ▼ 0.0%
Higher than 87% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 93.3%
- 2016: 94.2%
- 2021: 93.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
73.5% ▲ +1.7%
Lower than 66% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 72.3%
- 2016: 72.2%
- 2021: 73.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Broken Hill and Far West, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Broken Hill and Far West, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 2 bedrooms is next at 20%.
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 Broken Hill and Far West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/10502/broken-hill-and-far-west/topic/housing-dwellings