North Macksville · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in North Macksville

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

A high rate of outright home ownership defines North Macksville, where 56% of residents own their homes without a mortgage. This figure is far above the national average, making it a standout feature of the local housing landscape. Most people live in separate houses, which make up nearly 80% of all dwellings.

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📍 North Macksville, Suburb / Locality

Where North Macksville sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 ▲ +106.1%
  • $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 North Macksville — higher than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
North Macksville$340
2447, NSW $320
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,500, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Weekly rent is $340, a bit lower than the national figure, though this is actually higher than most similar areas.

$340 ▲ +106.1%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $165
  • 2016: $253
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,500 ▲ +23.7%

Lower than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,213
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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North Macksville splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (47%) and $350–$549 (44%), with Under $200 at 9%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In North Macksville, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very common here, with 56% of homes owned outright—far above the 31% seen across Australia. Conversely, only 17.1% of households rent, which is far below both the state and national figures.

17.1% ▼ -24.9%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.7%
  • 2016: 17.5%
  • 2021: 17.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

56.0% ▲ +3.5%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 54.1%
  • 2016: 54.9%
  • 2021: 56.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In North Macksville, Owned outright is the majority at 56%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 21%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the norm at 79.6%, a figure far above the New South Wales average. While 70.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, this is well below the national figure of 73.8%.

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.

79.6% ▼ -19.4%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 98.8%
  • 2016: 79.7%
  • 2021: 79.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

70.5% ▼ -6.8%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 75.7%
  • 2016: 68.3%
  • 2021: 70.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In North Macksville, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Other dwelling is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In North Macksville, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).

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 North Macksville [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13006/north-macksville/topic/housing-dwellings