Caroona · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Caroona

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

More than half of all households in Caroona rent their homes, a figure far above the national average. This makes it a place where renting is the norm, and costs are notably lower than in other parts of the state. Most people live in large, detached houses with plenty of space.

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📍 Caroona, Suburb / Locality

Where Caroona sits — Median rent (weekly)

$189 ▲ +57.5%
  • $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 Caroona — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Caroona$189
2343, NSW $240
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $189, which is far below the national figure of $375. Most renters pay under $200 a week, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 is also well below the New South Wales average.

$189 ▲ +57.5%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $120
  • 2016: $126
  • 2021: $189

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $439
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Caroona, Under $200 is the majority at 91%; $200–$349 is next at 9%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Caroona, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 55.7% of the area, which is far above the Australian figure of 30.6%. This high rental rate is alongside a much lower proportion of people who own their homes outright compared to most other areas.

55.7% ▼ -44.3%

Higher than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 60.3%
  • 2021: 55.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.7% ▲ —

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 0.0%
  • 2016: 15.1%
  • 2021: 25.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Caroona, Rented is the majority at 57%; Owned outright is next at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost every home here is a separate house, with 95.7% of dwellings fitting this type. These homes are typically large, as 88.6% have three or more bedrooms, meaning there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -41.7%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

95.7% ▲ +6.8%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 89.7%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 95.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.6% ▼ -1.6%

Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.0%
  • 2016: 78.1%
  • 2021: 88.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

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In Caroona, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 3 bedrooms is next at 33%.

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 Caroona [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10822/caroona/topic/housing-dwellings