$490 ▲ +60.7%
Higher than 91% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $305
- 2016: $360
- 2021: $490
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Kingscliff · Suburb / Locality
Housing & Dwellings in Kingscliff
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical weekly rents of $490 are among the highest for similar areas in Kingscliff. This coastal spot sees more people owning their homes outright than the state average, though costs remain high for those paying off loans or renting.
$490
▲ +60.7%
- $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 Kingscliff — higher than 91% of areas.
| Kingscliff | $490 |
|---|---|
| 2487, NSW | $480 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,200, which is much higher than most areas. Renters face similar pressures, with a typical weekly rent of $490, which is well above the national figure of $375.
$2,200 ▲ +8.0%
Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $2,037
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $2,200
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Kingscliff, the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by $550–$749 (26%) and $750 or more (14%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →Kingscliff splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (34%) and $3,000 or more (32%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 20%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 42.1% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, 28.2% of households rent, which is much higher than most similar areas.
28.2% ▼ -22.5%
Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 36.4%
- 2016: 32.2%
- 2021: 28.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
42.1% ▲ +8.7%
Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 38.8%
- 2016: 39.7%
- 2021: 42.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Kingscliff, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (27%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 61.6% of homes, which is far below the national figure of 72.3%. This is reflected in the variety of housing, as 20.8% of dwellings are flats or apartments and 17.2% are townhouses.
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.
61.6% ▲ +6.9%
Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 57.6%
- 2016: 59.1%
- 2021: 61.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
69.8% ▲ +9.7%
Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 63.6%
- 2016: 65.9%
- 2021: 69.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Kingscliff, Separate house is the majority at 62%; Flat or apartment is next at 21%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Kingscliff, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (24%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for Kingscliff
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Kingscliff [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12162/kingscliff/topic/housing-dwellings