Iluka · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Iluka

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

A very high proportion of homeowners own their houses outright in Iluka compared to most similar areas. While the town is dominated by separate houses, it is marked by housing costs that sit well below the state and national figures.

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📍 Iluka, Suburb / Locality

Where Iluka sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +42.9%
  • $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 Iluka — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Iluka$300
2466, NSW $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the New South Wales figure, sitting at $1,300. Rent is also much cheaper than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $300, which is well below the Australian average of $375.

$300 ▲ +42.9%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $210
  • 2016: $240
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +30.5%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $996
  • 2016: $1,203
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Iluka, $200–$349 is the majority at 53%; $350–$549 is next at 34%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Iluka, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by Under $1,000 (31%) and $1,800–$2,999 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is a major feature here, with 52.7% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the state and national averages. Around 29.6% of households rent, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

29.6% ▼ -11.4%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 33.4%
  • 2016: 31.8%
  • 2021: 29.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

52.7% ▲ +4.1%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 50.6%
  • 2016: 53.8%
  • 2021: 52.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Iluka, Owned outright is the majority at 53%; Rented is next at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 71.9% of the market, though the area has fewer large homes than usual, with homes of three or more bedrooms well below the national figure. Consequently, there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

71.9% ▲ +3.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 69.6%
  • 2016: 77.0%
  • 2021: 71.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

59.9% ▼ -1.7%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 60.9%
  • 2016: 60.0%
  • 2021: 59.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Iluka, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Iluka, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 2 bedrooms (30%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

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 Iluka [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11983/iluka/topic/housing-dwellings