Fannie Bay · State Electorate

Housing & Dwellings in Fannie Bay

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

Far more people rent in Fannie Bay than in the rest of Australia, with 53.4% of households renting. This high rental rate is a standout feature of the area, where housing costs for both owners and renters typically sit above the national figures.

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📍 Fannie Bay, State Electorate

Where Fannie Bay sits — Median rent (weekly)

$390 ▼ -1.3%
  • $100–$118: 6 areas
  • $118–$136: 1 area
  • $136–$154: 0 areas
  • $154–$171: 0 areas
  • $171–$189: 4 areas
  • $189–$207: 6 areas
  • $207–$225: 10 areas
  • $225–$243: 10 areas
  • $243–$261: 21 areas
  • $261–$279: 6 areas
  • $279–$296: 16 areas
  • $296–$314: 45 areas
  • $314–$332: 33 areas
  • $332–$350: 16 areas
  • $350–$368: 38 areas
  • $368–$386: 58 areas
  • $386–$404: 44 areas
  • $404–$421: 30 areas
  • $421–$439: 21 areas
  • $439–$457: 18 areas
  • $457–$475: 12 areas
  • $475–$493: 12 areas
  • $493–$511: 6 areas
  • $511–$529: 3 areas
  • $529–$546: 3 areas
  • $546–$564: 2 areas
  • $564–$582: 4 areas
  • $582–$600: 8 areas

All state electorate areas, 2021. The marker is Fannie Bay — higher than 64% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Fannie Bay$390
Greater Darwin $385
Northern Territory $325
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Weekly rents are also higher than most areas at $390, though this is about the same as the Australian average.

$390 ▼ -1.3%

Higher than 64% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $395
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $390

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 → 0.0%

Higher than 80% of state electorate areas.

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

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Fannie Bay, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $200–$349 (27%) and $550–$749 (13%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Fannie Bay splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (28%), with $3,000 or more at 28%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 53.4% of households renting, a figure far above the national average. Meanwhile, homes owned outright make up 18.4% of the total, which is much lower than in most other areas.

53.4% ▲ +6.8%

Higher than 94% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 50.1%
  • 2016: 55.2%
  • 2021: 53.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

18.4% ▼ -1.2%

Lower than 91% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 18.6%
  • 2016: 16.7%
  • 2021: 18.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Fannie Bay, Rented is the majority at 53%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are rare in Fannie Bay, making up only 38% of homes, which is far below the national figure. This shift toward smaller homes is seen in the fact that homes with three or more bedrooms are far less common here than across Australia.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of state electorate areas.

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

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

38.0% ▲ +0.9%

Lower than 92% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 37.6%
  • 2016: 30.6%
  • 2021: 38.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

55.7% ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 89% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 52.8%
  • 2016: 46.9%
  • 2021: 55.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Fannie Bay, the largest group is Separate house at 38%, followed by Flat or apartment (32%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (30%).

Bedrooms per home

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Fannie Bay splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (35%), with 4 bedrooms at 15%.

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 Fannie Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED70011/fannie-bay/topic/housing-dwellings