Bowraville · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Bowraville

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

Low housing costs are a standout feature for Bowraville, where the typical monthly mortgage is just $1,040. This is far below the national figure, making the area much more affordable than most parts of the country. Most residents live in large, detached houses.

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📍 Bowraville, Suburb / Locality

Where Bowraville sits — Median rent (weekly)

$260 ▲ +44.4%
  • $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 Bowraville — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Bowraville$260
2449, NSW $250
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent in Bowraville is $260, which is well below the Australian figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are also far below the state average, with the usual payment sitting at $1,040.

$260 ▲ +44.4%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $180
  • 2016: $210
  • 2021: $260

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,040 ▲ +20.0%

Lower than 84% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $997
  • 2021: $1,040

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Bowraville, the largest group is $200–$349 at 44%, followed by Under $200 (31%) and $350–$549 (22%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Bowraville, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (43%) and $1,800–$2,999 (9%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A high number of people own their homes outright here, at 40.5%, which is well above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, 22.7% of households are renting, a rate that is well below both the state and national averages.

22.7% ▼ -8.8%

Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 24.9%
  • 2016: 27.0%
  • 2021: 22.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

40.5% ▼ -2.3%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 41.5%
  • 2016: 40.2%
  • 2021: 40.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Bowraville, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 93.7% of the market, a proportion far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes tend to be large, with 74.3% having three or more bedrooms.

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.

93.7% ▼ -1.8%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 95.4%
  • 2016: 94.1%
  • 2021: 93.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.3% ▼ -0.7%

Lower than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 74.8%
  • 2016: 74.3%
  • 2021: 74.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Bowraville, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Bowraville, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 20%.

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 Bowraville [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10535/bowraville/topic/housing-dwellings