Gillenbah · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Gillenbah

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

Far more people own their homes outright in Gillenbah than in most similar areas. Nearly 69% of residents own their place clear of any debt, which is far above the national figure of 31%. This creates a housing market where very few people rent and most live in large, detached houses.

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📍 Gillenbah, Suburb / Locality

Where Gillenbah sits — Median rent (weekly)

$170 ▲ +240.0%
  • $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 Gillenbah — lower than 82% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Gillenbah$170
2700, NSW $209
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,600, which is well above the Australian figure of $1,863. In contrast, weekly rents are far below the national average, with the typical rent being just $170.

$170 ▲ +240.0%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $50
  • 2016: $110
  • 2021: $170

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,600 ▲ +50.0%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2021: $2,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Gillenbah, Under $200 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 68.8% of homes owned outright. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 31.5%, while the 18.8% of households renting is far below the state average of 32.6%.

18.8% ▼ -11.5%

Higher than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 21.2%
  • 2016: 31.6%
  • 2021: 18.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

68.8% ▲ +44.2%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 47.7%
  • 2016: 55.3%
  • 2021: 68.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Gillenbah, Owned outright is the majority at 65%; Rented is next at 18%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm in Gillenbah, with 87.5% being separate houses and 84.4% having three or more bedrooms. Because homes are so spacious, there are only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is well below the national figure of 0.80.

0.60 ▼ -45.5%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.60
  • 2021: 0.60

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

87.5% ▼ -7.6%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 94.7%
  • 2016: 92.1%
  • 2021: 87.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.4% ▲ +3.0%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 81.9%
  • 2016: 84.2%
  • 2021: 84.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

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In Gillenbah, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 3 bedrooms is next at 44%.

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 Gillenbah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11626/gillenbah/topic/housing-dwellings