Exmouth · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Exmouth

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

Far more households rent in Exmouth than in other parts of Australia, with 42.1% of homes rented. This is far above the national figure of 30.6%. This high rental rate and a lower-than-usual number of outright homeowners create a housing market that is more transient than the state average.

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📍 Exmouth, Suburb / Locality

Where Exmouth sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 ▲ +23.6%
  • $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 Exmouth — higher than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Exmouth$340
6707, WA $330
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,090 are much higher than most areas and a little above the Western Australian figure. Weekly rent is $340, which is higher than most areas and about the same as the state average.

$340 ▲ +23.6%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $275
  • 2016: $315
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,090 ▼ -3.6%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,090

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Exmouth, the largest group is $350–$549 at 36%, followed by $200–$349 (30%) and Under $200 (20%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Exmouth, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 42.1% of households, which is far above the state and national figures. Meanwhile, homes owned outright account for 21.4%, a figure that is well below both the state and the rest of Australia.

42.1% ▼ -12.4%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.1%
  • 2016: 44.0%
  • 2021: 42.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.4% ▼ -3.4%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.1%
  • 2016: 19.0%
  • 2021: 21.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Exmouth, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common here at 83.3%, which is far above the national figure. Homes are used more intensely than in most areas, with 0.90 people per bedroom, a little above the Australian average.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.90

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

83.3% ▲ +6.6%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 78.1%
  • 2016: 90.7%
  • 2021: 83.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.7% ▲ +0.4%

Lower than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 76.4%
  • 2016: 77.1%
  • 2021: 76.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Exmouth, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Other dwelling is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Exmouth, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 23%.

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 Exmouth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50497/exmouth/topic/housing-dwellings