Newell · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Newell

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

A mix of tenure types defines Newell, where 41.3% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%. While many people own their homes, over 32% of households here rent, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

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📍 Newell, Suburb / Locality

Where Newell sits — Median rent (weekly)

$280 ▲ +21.7%
  • $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 Newell — higher than 50% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Newell$280
4873, QLD $260
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent in Newell is $280, which is well below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,636, staying about the same as the Queensland average of $1,733.

$280 ▲ +21.7%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $230
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $280

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,636 ▲ +25.8%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,595
  • 2021: $1,636

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Newell, $200–$349 is the majority at 61%; $350–$549 is next at 27%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Newell, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 52%; Under $1,000 is next at 32%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 41.3% of homes owned outright compared to 31.0% across Australia. However, 32.2% of households rent, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.

32.2% ▲ +18.8%

Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 27.1%
  • 2016: 22.5%
  • 2021: 32.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.3% ▲ +12.0%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.8%
  • 2016: 37.3%
  • 2021: 41.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Newell, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 85.3% of homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. Despite this, the area has far fewer large homes than most other places, with only 65.7% having three or more bedrooms.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

85.3% ▼ -6.2%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 91.0%
  • 2016: 91.5%
  • 2021: 85.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

65.7% ▼ -10.8%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 73.7%
  • 2016: 64.1%
  • 2021: 65.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Newell, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Flat or apartment is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Newell, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 2 bedrooms is next at 27%.

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 Newell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32133/newell/topic/housing-dwellings