Korora · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Korora

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

More than 85% of homes in Korora have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. This makes the area stand out for its large houses, though costs for both renters and mortgage holders remain high compared to similar areas.

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📍 Korora, Suburb / Locality

Where Korora sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +36.4%
  • $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 Korora — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Korora$450
2450, NSW $370
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is much higher than most areas at $450, which is a little above the Australian figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,950, a figure that is higher than most areas but a little below the New South Wales average.

$450 ▲ +36.4%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $330
  • 2016: $375
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▲ +1.6%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,920
  • 2016: $1,800
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Korora, $350–$549 is the majority at 58%; $550–$749 is next at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Korora, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is common here, with 42.6% of homes owned outright, which is far above both the state and national figures. Conversely, the 22% of households renting is well below the Australian average.

22.0% ▼ -21.2%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 27.9%
  • 2016: 25.9%
  • 2021: 22.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.6% ▲ +14.1%

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 37.3%
  • 2016: 39.3%
  • 2021: 42.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Korora, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 78.7% of the market, well above the national figure. Because so many homes are large, Korora has fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than is typical across New South Wales and Australia.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

78.7% ▼ -4.5%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 82.4%
  • 2016: 76.7%
  • 2021: 78.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.5% ▲ +1.0%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 84.7%
  • 2016: 84.2%
  • 2021: 85.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Korora, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.

Bedrooms per home

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Korora splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (38%) and 4 bedrooms (37%), with 5 or more at 11%.

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 Korora [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12206/korora/topic/housing-dwellings