Koorda · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Koorda

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

A typical weekly rent of just $129 makes Koorda much more affordable than most areas. This low cost of living is a standout feature of the town, where housing expenses sit far below state and national figures.

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📍 Koorda, Suburb / Locality

Where Koorda sits — Median rent (weekly)

$129 ▲ +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 Koorda — lower than 90% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Koorda$129
6475, WA $129
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $542, which is far below the Western Australian figure of $1,842. Rent is also very low, with 84.6% of renters paying under $200 a week.

$129 ▲ +50.0%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $86
  • 2016: $95
  • 2021: $129

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$542 ▲ +23.2%

Lower than 97% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $440
  • 2016: $542
  • 2021: $542

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Koorda, Under $200 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Koorda, Under $1,000 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common, with 44.4% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the national average of 31.0%. Around 26.3% of households rent, which is well below the Australian figure.

26.3% ▼ -8.9%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.8%
  • 2016: 34.8%
  • 2021: 26.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

44.4% ▼ -3.3%

Higher than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 45.9%
  • 2016: 37.4%
  • 2021: 44.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Koorda, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Rented (24%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in Koorda is a separate house, placing the town far above the national figure. While 75.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are far fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.60 ▼ -40.0%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.60

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 95.7%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.8% ▼ -7.4%

Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 81.8%
  • 2016: 69.6%
  • 2021: 75.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Koorda, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Koorda, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

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 Koorda [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50783/koorda/topic/housing-dwellings