Oakhampton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Oakhampton

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

A high rate of home ownership shapes daily life in Oakhampton, where 43.6% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31%, making it a place where many residents have already paid off their mortgages.

Open map →
📍 Oakhampton, Suburb / Locality

Where Oakhampton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$325 ▼ -25.3%
  • $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 Oakhampton — higher than 64% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Oakhampton$325
2320, NSW $373
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $325, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the New South Wales figure of $420. Monthly home loan payments are also lower than the national average, typically costing $1,595.

$325 ▼ -25.3%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $435
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $325

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,595 ▼ -33.1%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,383
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $1,595

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

View on map →

In Oakhampton, $3,000 or more is the majority at 57%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 43%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is uncommon here, with only 7.3% of households renting, which is far below the Australian average of 30.6%. Most residents own their homes, with 18.2% still paying a mortgage.

7.3% ▼ -66.9%

Lower than 83% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.0%
  • 2016: 20.0%
  • 2021: 7.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

43.6% ▲ +51.5%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.8%
  • 2016: 50.8%
  • 2021: 43.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

View on map →

In Oakhampton, Owned outright is the majority at 52%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 78.2% of the area's housing, which is well above the national figure. However, homes tend to be smaller, as the 58.2% of dwellings with three or more bedrooms is far below the New South Wales average.

0.60 ▼ -40.0%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.60

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

78.2% ▼ -21.8%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 78.5%
  • 2021: 78.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

58.2% ▼ -35.8%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.6%
  • 2016: 49.2%
  • 2021: 58.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

View on map →

In Oakhampton, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 26%.

Bedrooms per home

View on map →

Oakhampton splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (39%) and 2 bedrooms (37%), with 4 bedrooms at 24%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

More for Oakhampton

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Oakhampton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13067/oakhampton/topic/housing-dwellings