Moree - Narrabri · Sub-region (SA3)

Housing & Dwellings in Moree - Narrabri

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

Weekly rents of just $220 are far below the national figure in Moree - Narrabri. This region is much more affordable than most of the country, with housing costs remaining low for both renters and homeowners. The area is dominated by large, detached family homes.

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📍 Moree - Narrabri, Sub-region (SA3)

Where Moree - Narrabri sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220 ▲ +57.1%
  • $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 Moree - Narrabri — lower than 90% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Moree - Narrabri$220
Rest of NSW $330
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,300, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Rent is also much lower than most areas, though the usual weekly rent rose $80 since 2011 to reach $220.

$220 ▲ +57.1%

Lower than 90% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $140
  • 2016: $175
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 → 0.0%

Lower than 86% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Moree - Narrabri, the largest group is $200–$349 at 44%, followed by Under $200 (36%) and $350–$549 (19%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Moree - Narrabri, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 33.3% of homes are owned outright, which is a little above the Australian figure. Renting is more common here than in most areas, with 31.7% of households renting, though this is down 4.0 points since 2011.

31.7% ▼ -11.3%

Higher than 63% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 35.7%
  • 2016: 36.6%
  • 2021: 31.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.3% ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 52% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 33.1%
  • 2016: 31.2%
  • 2021: 33.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Moree - Narrabri splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (33%) and Rented (32%), with Owned with a mortgage at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 87.3% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. These are typically large homes, with 77.6% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the state and national figures.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

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

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

87.3% ▼ -1.2%

Higher than 64% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 88.3%
  • 2016: 85.8%
  • 2021: 87.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.6% ▲ +3.0%

Lower than 52% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 75.4%
  • 2016: 74.7%
  • 2021: 77.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Moree - Narrabri, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Moree - Narrabri, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

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 Moree - Narrabri [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/11003/moree-narrabri/topic/housing-dwellings