South Pambula · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in South Pambula

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

Nearly 98% of the homes in South Pambula are separate houses, far higher than the same figure for New South Wales. This detached style dominates the local landscape, with almost 90% of homes containing three or more bedrooms. It is an area where home ownership is common and large family-sized houses are the norm.

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📍 South Pambula, Suburb / Locality

Where South Pambula sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +55.6%
  • $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 Pambula — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
South Pambula$350
2549, NSW $330
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $350, which is higher than most similar areas. For those with home loans, the typical monthly payment of $1,613 is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.

$350 ▲ +55.6%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $225
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,613 ▲ +8.1%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,492
  • 2016: $1,359
  • 2021: $1,613

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In South Pambula, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (38%) and $550–$749 (12%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In South Pambula, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 53%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 34%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 39.4% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the national average. Meanwhile, only 15.3% of households are renting, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 32.6%.

15.3% ▼ -10.8%

Lower than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.1%
  • 2016: 14.9%
  • 2021: 15.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

39.4% ▲ +15.0%

Lower than 55% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.3%
  • 2016: 32.9%
  • 2021: 39.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In South Pambula, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (39%) and Rented (15%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 97.6% of all dwellings, far above the state and national figures. This is reflected in the home sizes, as 89.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the Australian average.

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.

97.6% ▼ -2.4%

Higher than 55% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 96.3%
  • 2021: 97.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

89.4% ▲ +2.6%

Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 87.1%
  • 2016: 84.5%
  • 2021: 89.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In South Pambula, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Flat or apartment is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In South Pambula, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

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 Pambula [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13611/south-pambula/topic/housing-dwellings