Kincumber · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Kincumber

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

Far fewer people rent in Kincumber than in the rest of the state, with only 17.8% of households renting. This area is marked by a high proportion of home ownership and housing costs that sit well above those in most similar areas.

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Where Kincumber sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +53.8%
  • $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 Kincumber — higher than 82% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Kincumber$400
2251, NSW $450
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,085 and weekly rents are $400, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas. These figures are about the same as the state totals.

$400 ▲ +53.8%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,085 ▲ +6.9%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $1,872
  • 2021: $2,085

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Kincumber, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by Under $200 (24%) and $550–$749 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Kincumber, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common here, with 32.2% of homes having a mortgage and 31.9% owned outright. The rental rate of 17.8% is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

17.8% ▼ -6.5%

Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 19.0%
  • 2016: 17.8%
  • 2021: 17.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.9% ▼ -9.2%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 35.1%
  • 2016: 36.0%
  • 2021: 31.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Kincumber splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (32%), with Rented at 18%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 65.5% of homes, which is well below the Australian figure of 72.3%. The area also has fewer large homes than most, with those having three or more bedrooms sitting at 69%.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

65.5% ▼ -1.8%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 66.7%
  • 2016: 64.8%
  • 2021: 65.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

69.0% ▼ -3.1%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 71.1%
  • 2016: 67.8%
  • 2021: 69.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Kincumber, Separate house is the majority at 66%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 30%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Kincumber, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (25%).

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 Kincumber [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12149/kincumber/topic/housing-dwellings