Bellambi · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Bellambi

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

Over half of all households rent in Bellambi, a figure far above the state and national averages. This makes the area stand out as a high-rental community where few people own their homes outright. Most residents live in detached houses or townhouses, though these tend to be smaller than the typical Australian home.

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📍 Bellambi, Suburb / Locality

Where Bellambi sits — Median rent (weekly)

$252 ▲ +44.0%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bellambi — lower than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Bellambi$252
2518, NSW $340
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $252, which is well below the national figure of $375. For those with a mortgage, the usual monthly payment is $1,950, which is higher than most similar areas but a little below the New South Wales average.

$252 ▲ +44.0%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $175
  • 2016: $215
  • 2021: $252

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 → 0.0%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $1,842
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Bellambi splits fairly evenly between Under $200 (35%) and $200–$349 (32%), with $350–$549 at 28%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Bellambi, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 53% of households renting compared to just 30.6% across Australia. Conversely, the 19.8% who own their home outright is far below the state and national figures.

53.0% ▼ -0.3%

Higher than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 53.2%
  • 2016: 54.3%
  • 2021: 53.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

19.8% ▼ -4.6%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 20.8%
  • 2016: 20.3%
  • 2021: 19.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Bellambi, Rented is the majority at 53%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 51.4% of homes, which is far below the national average of 72.3%. These homes are often smaller, with 67.7% having three or more bedrooms, a figure well below the Australian average.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

51.4% ▼ -1.0%

Lower than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 52.0%
  • 2016: 50.6%
  • 2021: 51.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

67.7% ▲ +1.3%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 66.8%
  • 2016: 66.4%
  • 2021: 67.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Bellambi, Separate house is the majority at 51%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 38%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Bellambi, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 2 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 Bellambi [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10264/bellambi/topic/housing-dwellings