Mount Arthur · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Mount Arthur

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

Far more people own their homes outright in Mount Arthur than in the rest of the country, with 59.5% of residents holding their title clear. This makes the area stand out significantly compared to the New South Wales and national figures. Most people here live in detached houses, though typical monthly mortgage payments remain high.

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📍 Mount Arthur, Suburb / Locality

Where Mount Arthur sits — Median rent (weekly)

$260 ▲ +504.7%
  • $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 Mount Arthur — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Mount Arthur$260
2820, NSW $230
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $260, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $420. Meanwhile, the usual monthly home-loan payment is $2,134, a little above the national figure of $1,863.

$260 ▲ +504.7%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $43
  • 2016: $265
  • 2021: $260

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,134 ▲ +40.7%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $2,134

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Mount Arthur, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 59.5% of homes owned outright, far above the 31% seen across Australia. Only 7.1% of households rent, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

7.1% ▼ -65.0%

Lower than 83% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 20.4%
  • 2016: 5.3%
  • 2021: 7.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

59.5% ▲ +28.2%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.4%
  • 2016: 57.9%
  • 2021: 59.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Mount Arthur, Owned outright is the majority at 61%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 32%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every home in Mount Arthur is a separate house, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are spacious, and with only 0.60 people per bedroom, the area is well below the national average of 0.80.

0.60 ▼ -45.5%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.60

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 96.5%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.7% ▼ -19.4%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 82.7%
  • 2016: 86.0%
  • 2021: 66.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Mount Arthur, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Mount Arthur, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 3 bedrooms is next at 26%.

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 Mount Arthur [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12758/mount-arthur/topic/housing-dwellings