Watanobbi · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Watanobbi

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

Separate houses make up 86.8% of the local landscape in Watanobbi. This is a high-rental area where nearly 41.2% of households rent, far above the national figure. While many homes are large, the typical mortgage payment is well below the New South Wales average.

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📍 Watanobbi, Suburb / Locality

Where Watanobbi sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +52.0%
  • $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 Watanobbi — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Watanobbi$380
2259, NSW $410
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,710 is well below the state figure. However, weekly rents here are $380, which is much higher than most similar areas.

$380 ▲ +52.0%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $335
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,710 ▲ +2.0%

Higher than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,677
  • 2016: $1,608
  • 2021: $1,710

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Watanobbi, $350–$549 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Watanobbi, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (35%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common in Watanobbi at 41.2%, a figure far above the Australian average. Conversely, those who own their home outright make up 21.7%, which is well below the state and national rates.

41.2% ▲ +7.6%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 38.3%
  • 2016: 38.8%
  • 2021: 41.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.7% ▲ +6.5%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 20.3%
  • 2016: 21.1%
  • 2021: 21.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Watanobbi, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Owned outright (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, with 87.9% having three or more bedrooms—far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of separate houses, which account for 86.8% of dwellings.

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.

86.8% ▼ -3.9%

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.3%
  • 2016: 88.0%
  • 2021: 86.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

87.9% ▼ -2.6%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.3%
  • 2016: 89.2%
  • 2021: 87.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Watanobbi, Separate house is the majority at 87%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Watanobbi, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 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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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Watanobbi [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14199/watanobbi/topic/housing-dwellings