Freemans Waterhole · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Freemans Waterhole

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

Over half of all households in Freemans Waterhole are rented, which is far above the figures for New South Wales and Australia. This reliance on renting is paired with a very high proportion of people per bedroom compared to most areas.

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Where Freemans Waterhole sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220
  • $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 Freemans Waterhole — lower than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Freemans Waterhole$220
2323, NSW $350
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,709, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, weekly rents are far below the state and national averages, with the typical rent sitting at just $220.

$220

Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,709

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $2,492
  • 2021: $2,709

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Freemans Waterhole, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Freemans Waterhole, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here at 51.9%, while only 9.6% of homes are owned outright. This ownership rate is far below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

51.9%

Higher than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 53.5%
  • 2021: 51.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

9.6%

Lower than 98% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 14.0%
  • 2021: 9.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Freemans Waterhole, Rented is the majority at 66%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 15%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 51.9% of homes, which is far below the state and national figures. This is consistent with the fact that homes with three or more bedrooms are far less common here than in most other areas.

1.20

Higher than 96% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 1.10
  • 2021: 1.20

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

51.9%

Lower than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 44.2%
  • 2021: 51.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

21.2%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 39.5%
  • 2021: 21.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Freemans Waterhole, Separate house is the majority at 69%; Other dwelling is next at 31%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Freemans Waterhole, the largest group is 1 bedroom at 42%, followed by 2 bedrooms (21%) and 3 bedrooms (19%).

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 Freemans Waterhole [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11568/freemans-waterhole/topic/housing-dwellings