Burrawang · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Burrawang

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

A remarkable 100% of the homes in Burrawang are separate houses. This makes it a very distinct area where large, detached dwellings dominate the landscape. The local housing market is also expensive, with both mortgage payments and rents sitting well above the national figures.

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📍 Burrawang, Suburb / Locality

Where Burrawang sits — Median rent (weekly)

$500 ▲ +81.8%
  • $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 Burrawang — higher than 92% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Burrawang$500
2577, NSW $400
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,997, which is far above the Australian figure of $1,863. Renters also pay a premium, with a typical weekly rent of $500, which is well above the national average.

$500 ▲ +81.8%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $275
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $500

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,997 ▲ +28.1%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,340
  • 2016: $2,759
  • 2021: $2,997

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Burrawang, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $550–$749 (26%) and $200–$349 (18%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Burrawang splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and $3,000 or more (36%), with Under $1,000 at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is much more common here than in most areas, with 56.6% of homes fully paid off. This is far above the 31% seen across Australia, while the share of households renting is far below the national figure.

18.7% ▲ +32.1%

Higher than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 14.1%
  • 2016: 18.4%
  • 2021: 18.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

56.6% ▲ +0.1%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 56.6%
  • 2016: 51.8%
  • 2021: 56.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Burrawang, Owned outright is the majority at 58%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 23%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes in Burrawang are generally large, with 88% having three or more bedrooms. Because these houses are so spacious, there are typically only 0.7 people per bedroom, which is well below the state average.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.0% ▼ -3.2%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.8%
  • 2016: 92.2%
  • 2021: 88.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Burrawang, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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Burrawang splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (38%) and 4 bedrooms (37%), with 5 or more at 12%.

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 Burrawang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10705/burrawang/topic/housing-dwellings