North Narooma · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in North Narooma

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

More people own their homes outright in North Narooma than in most similar areas. This is a place where 62.2% of homes are fully paid off, which is far above the national figure of 31%. The housing market here is dominated by large, detached houses and a very low number of renters.

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📍 North Narooma, Suburb / Locality

Where North Narooma sits — Median rent (weekly)

$325 ▲ +38.3%
  • $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 Narooma — higher than 64% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
North Narooma$325
2546, NSW $290
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,571, which is well below the New South Wales figure. Weekly rents are also lower than the state and national averages, with the typical rent sitting at $325.

$325 ▲ +38.3%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $235
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $325

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,571 ▼ -7.0%

Lower than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,690
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,571

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In North Narooma, $350–$549 is the majority at 52%; $200–$349 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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North Narooma splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (36%), with Under $1,000 at 27%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 62.2% of homes owned outright. This is far above the Australian average of 31%, while the percentage of households renting is far below the national figure.

13.5% ▼ -17.3%

Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 16.3%
  • 2016: 16.3%
  • 2021: 13.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

62.2% ▲ +7.3%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 57.9%
  • 2016: 57.4%
  • 2021: 62.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In North Narooma, Owned outright is the majority at 61%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.9% of all homes, and 84% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state average, though there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

94.9% ▼ -1.6%

Lower than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.4%
  • 2016: 92.0%
  • 2021: 94.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.0% ▲ +7.9%

Higher than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 77.9%
  • 2016: 77.9%
  • 2021: 84.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In North Narooma, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In North Narooma, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 30%.

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 Narooma [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13008/north-narooma/topic/housing-dwellings