Kurraba Point · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Kurraba Point

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

Typical housing costs in Kurraba Point are among the highest for similar areas. Most residents live in flats or apartments, with over half the population renting their homes. This small area is dominated by expensive, high-density living compared to the rest of the country.

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📍 Kurraba Point, Suburb / Locality

Where Kurraba Point sits — Median rent (weekly)

$610 ▲ +16.2%
  • $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 Kurraba Point — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Kurraba Point$610
2089, NSW $562
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $610 and monthly mortgage payments are $3,000, both of which are far above the national figures. Over half of mortgage holders pay $3,000 or more each month.

$610 ▲ +16.2%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $525
  • 2016: $610
  • 2021: $610

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,000 ▲ +6.5%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,817
  • 2016: $3,000
  • 2021: $3,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Kurraba Point, the largest group is $550–$749 at 39%, followed by $350–$549 (31%) and $750 or more (28%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Kurraba Point, $3,000 or more is the majority at 52%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 50.9% of households renting, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Only 29.7% of homes are owned outright, which is much lower than most areas.

50.9% ▲ +1.1%

Higher than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 50.3%
  • 2016: 51.4%
  • 2021: 50.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.7% ▲ +11.5%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 26.6%
  • 2016: 28.6%
  • 2021: 29.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Kurraba Point, Rented is the majority at 51%; Owned outright is next at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Flats or apartments make up 79.6% of homes, meaning detached houses are far less common here than across Australia. Because there are so few large homes, there are more people per bedroom than usual.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

15.0% ▼ -11.4%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 16.9%
  • 2016: 14.1%
  • 2021: 15.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

38.5% ▲ +4.4%

Lower than 97% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.9%
  • 2016: 36.1%
  • 2021: 38.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Kurraba Point, Flat or apartment is the majority at 79%; Separate house is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Kurraba Point, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 3 bedrooms (26%) and 1 bedroom (15%).

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 Kurraba Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12225/kurraba-point/topic/housing-dwellings