Nerang · Sub-region (SA3)

Housing & Dwellings in Nerang

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

Almost 45% of households in Nerang have a mortgage, making this the most common way people hold their homes. The area is dominated by large family-sized housing, though typical weekly rents of $435 are now much higher than in most other areas.

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📍 Nerang, Sub-region (SA3)

Where Nerang sits — Median rent (weekly)

$435 ▲ +20.8%
  • $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 Nerang — higher than 81% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Nerang$435
Rest of Qld $345
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $435, which is a little above the Queensland figure of $365. Monthly mortgage payments are also higher than most areas, typically costing $1,950.

$435 ▲ +20.8%

Higher than 81% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $360
  • 2016: $395
  • 2021: $435

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▼ -6.3%

Higher than 58% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $2,080
  • 2016: $1,907
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Nerang, $350–$549 is the majority at 57%; $200–$349 is next at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Nerang, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and Under $1,000 (13%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households make up 25.4% of the area, which is well below the national figure of 30.6%. The proportion of homes owned outright is 26.5%, a result that is well below the Australian average.

25.4% ▼ -10.5%

Lower than 61% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 28.4%
  • 2016: 28.9%
  • 2021: 25.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

26.5% ▲ +13.9%

Lower than 74% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 23.3%
  • 2016: 23.8%
  • 2021: 26.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Nerang, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (26%) and Rented (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, with 84.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%. Separate houses make up 71.8% of the total, though this is lower than in most other areas.

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.

71.8% ▼ -5.3%

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

  • 2011: 75.8%
  • 2016: 72.6%
  • 2021: 71.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.8% ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 80% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 85.7%
  • 2016: 84.1%
  • 2021: 84.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Nerang, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Nerang, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (11%).

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 Nerang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/30906/nerang/topic/housing-dwellings