$360 ▲ +50.0%
Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $240
- 2016: $300
- 2021: $360
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Woolgoolga · Suburb / Locality
Housing & Dwellings in Woolgoolga
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people own their homes outright in Woolgoolga than in the rest of New South Wales. This strong ownership trend defines the local landscape, where 43.8% of residents own their place without a mortgage. While the area has a high number of detached houses, it also sees a significant proportion of renters compared to similar regions.
$360
▲ +50.0%
- $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 Woolgoolga — higher than 73% of areas.
| Woolgoolga | $360 |
|---|---|
| 2456, NSW | $395 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are $360 and monthly mortgage payments are $1,733. Both figures are higher than most similar areas, though they remain a little below the New South Wales average.
$1,733 ▲ +8.1%
Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $1,603
- 2016: $1,548
- 2021: $1,733
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Woolgoolga, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (32%) and Under $200 (13%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Woolgoolga, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and Under $1,000 (20%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is a standout here, with 43.8% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, 29.2% of households rent, which is much higher than in most other similar areas.
29.2% ▼ -8.7%
Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 31.9%
- 2016: 29.7%
- 2021: 29.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
43.8% ▲ +3.9%
Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 42.1%
- 2016: 45.3%
- 2021: 43.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Woolgoolga, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (23%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses are the dominant choice for 82.2% of residents, a figure well above the Australian average. However, the area has a much lower share of homes with three or more bedrooms compared to most other places.
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.
82.2% ▲ +16.6%
Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 70.5%
- 2016: 72.3%
- 2021: 82.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
66.3% ▼ -0.6%
Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 66.7%
- 2016: 64.2%
- 2021: 66.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Woolgoolga, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Woolgoolga, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).
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 Woolgoolga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14420/woolgoolga/topic/housing-dwellings