New Moonta · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in New Moonta

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

A huge 57.6% of homes in New Moonta are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. This high rate of ownership means most residents avoid the stress of rent or mortgages in their daily lives.

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📍 New Moonta, Suburb / Locality

Where New Moonta sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400
  • $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 New Moonta — higher than 82% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
New Moonta$400
4671, QLD $250
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home loans are $1,083, which is far below the Australian figure. However, weekly rents are $400, which is a little above the state average.

$1,083

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,150
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

No households in the area rent, a figure far below the national average of 30.6%. Most people own their homes outright, while 15.2% have a mortgage.

0.0%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 12.5%
  • 2021: 0.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

57.6%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 50.0%
  • 2021: 57.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In New Moonta, Owned outright is the majority at 68%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 18%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every home here is a separate house, which is far above the state average. While these homes are mostly detached, they are smaller than usual, with 42.4% having three or more bedrooms.

1.00

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 1.00

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

100.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

42.4%

Lower than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 43.8%
  • 2021: 42.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In New Moonta, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In New Moonta, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 1 bedroom (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 New Moonta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32132/new-moonta/topic/housing-dwellings