$390 ▲ +39.3%
Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $280
- 2016: $320
- 2021: $390
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
South Murwillumbah · Suburb / Locality
Housing & Dwellings in South Murwillumbah
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than eight in ten homes in South Murwillumbah are separate houses, creating a landscape dominated by detached living. While home ownership is strong, rental prices are much higher than in most similar areas. This mix of housing reflects a local market where a large number of residents own their homes outright.
$390
▲ +39.3%
- $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 South Murwillumbah — higher than 80% of areas.
| South Murwillumbah | $390 |
|---|---|
| 2484, NSW | $350 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $390, which is much higher than most similar areas. In contrast, the usual monthly mortgage payment of $1,687 is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.
$1,687 ▲ +5.2%
Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $1,603
- 2016: $1,387
- 2021: $1,687
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In South Murwillumbah, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and $550–$749 (18%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In South Murwillumbah, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (16%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
A high number of residents own their homes outright at 38.7%, which is well above the national figure of 31%. Those renting make up 25.3% of households, a rate well below both the state and national averages.
25.3% ▼ -25.0%
Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 33.8%
- 2016: 32.0%
- 2021: 25.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
38.7% ▲ +39.4%
Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 27.8%
- 2016: 30.3%
- 2021: 38.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In South Murwillumbah, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (26%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 89.6% of all homes, far above the figures for New South Wales and Australia. Most of these are family-sized, with 71.9% having three or more bedrooms.
0.80 ▼ -33.3%
Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 1.20
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
89.6% ▲ +3.3%
Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 86.8%
- 2016: 86.5%
- 2021: 89.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
71.9% ▲ +17.6%
Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 61.1%
- 2016: 67.0%
- 2021: 71.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In South Murwillumbah, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Flat or apartment is next at 5%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In South Murwillumbah, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (19%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).
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 South Murwillumbah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13609/south-murwillumbah/topic/housing-dwellings