# Housing & Dwellings — Albury

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

Area: Albury (Sub-region (SA3))

Typical weekly rents of $265 in Albury are well below the national figure, reflecting a much more affordable housing market than most of the country. The area is dominated by detached houses, with costs for both renting and mortgages sitting far below state and national averages.

Weekly rents are well below the New South Wales figure by $155, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,430 are also much lower than in most areas. Both have risen since 2011, with rent increasing by $75 per week.

Separate houses make up 83.0% of the market, a figure far above the New South Wales average. While homes with three or more bedrooms are common at 75.2%, the number of people per bedroom has moved down to 0.70 since 2011.

Ownership and renting are split almost evenly, with 32.4% of homes owned outright and 31.0% of households renting. This rental rate is higher than in most similar areas, though it is about the same as the national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $265 | +39.5% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,430 | +1.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 31.0% | +2.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 32.4% | +3.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 83.0% | +3.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 75.2% | +2.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 32.5%, Owned outright 32.4%, Rented 31.0%, Other tenure 2.3%, Not stated 1.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 83.0%, Townhouse / semi-detached 15.2%, Flat or apartment 1.2%, Other dwelling 0.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 41.0%, 4 bedrooms 28.9%, 2 bedrooms 19.6%, 5 or more 5.3%, 1 bedroom 3.4%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 50.0%, Under $200 23.9%, $350–$549 20.9%, $550–$749 1.2%, $750 or more 0.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 43.6%, Under $1,000 22.8%, $1,800–$2,999 22.1%, $3,000 or more 6.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/10901/albury/topic/housing-dwellings