Werris Creek · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Werris Creek

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

Far lower housing costs make daily life in Werris Creek much more affordable than in most other areas. The typical monthly mortgage payment is just $906, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. This affordability is reflected in a high number of residents who own their homes outright.

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📍 Werris Creek, Suburb / Locality

Where Werris Creek sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220 ▲ +37.5%
  • $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 Werris Creek — lower than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Werris Creek$220
2341, NSW $220
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Rents are also far below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $220. This is much lower than most areas, and more than 64% of renters pay between $200 and $349 per week.

$220 ▲ +37.5%

Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $160
  • 2016: $190
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$906 ▼ -18.7%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,114
  • 2016: $919
  • 2021: $906

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Werris Creek, $200–$349 is the majority at 65%; Under $200 is next at 31%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Werris Creek, Under $1,000 is the majority at 57%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 32%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all homes in Werris Creek are owned outright, a figure far above the Australian average of 31%. In contrast, the share of households renting is well below both the state and national figures.

23.3% ▼ -10.8%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 26.1%
  • 2016: 29.7%
  • 2021: 23.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

48.0% ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.5%
  • 2016: 45.0%
  • 2021: 48.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Werris Creek, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 95.6% of homes, which is far above the New South Wales average of 65.6%. These homes tend to be spacious, as 70.8% have three or more bedrooms, though there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

95.6% ▼ -0.6%

Lower than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.2%
  • 2016: 96.2%
  • 2021: 95.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

70.8% ▼ -2.8%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 72.8%
  • 2016: 69.6%
  • 2021: 70.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

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In Werris Creek, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 2 bedrooms is next at 23%.

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 Werris Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14255/werris-creek/topic/housing-dwellings