Kilgariff · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Kilgariff

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

A typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,487 is much higher than most areas in Kilgariff. This makes the suburb stand out for its high home-loan costs, despite having rental prices that are far below the national figure.

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📍 Kilgariff, Suburb / Locality

Where Kilgariff sits — Median rent (weekly)

$202
  • $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 Kilgariff — lower than 74% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Kilgariff$202
0873, NT $250
Northern Territory $325
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $202, which is far below the Australian figure of $375. However, those with mortgages pay a typical $2,487 a month, which is well above the national figure.

$202

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $142
  • 2021: $202

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,487

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $2,200
  • 2021: $2,487

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Kilgariff splits fairly evenly between Under $200 (40%) and $550–$749 (40%), with $200–$349 at 20%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Kilgariff, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 75%; $3,000 or more is next at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 39.7% of households rent, a figure that is well above the national average. Very few people own their homes outright at 5.2%, which is far below the national rate of 31.0%.

39.7%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 75.4%
  • 2021: 39.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

5.2%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 4.9%
  • 2021: 5.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Kilgariff, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 50%, followed by Rented (39%) and Other tenure (7%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 75.0% of the suburb, which is a little above the national figure. Most of these homes are larger, with 75.0% having three or more bedrooms.

0.90

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 1.10
  • 2021: 0.90

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

75.0%

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 67.2%
  • 2021: 75.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.0%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 44.3%
  • 2021: 75.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Kilgariff, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Kilgariff, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 1 bedroom (11%).

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 Kilgariff [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70147/kilgariff/topic/housing-dwellings