# Housing & Dwellings — Morisset - Cooranbong

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

Area: Morisset - Cooranbong (Urban Area)

Much higher housing costs than most similar areas mark Morisset - Cooranbong, though many residents own their homes outright. This region is dominated by large, detached houses, with a strong trend toward home ownership over renting since 2011.

Typical weekly rents are $390, which is much higher than most similar areas, and have risen $140 since 2016. Home loan payments have also climbed, with the typical monthly payment rising to $1,950.

Separate houses are very common, making up 88.1% of dwellings, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes tend to be large, as 77.9% have three or more bedrooms.

Home ownership is high here, with 37.7% of homes owned outright—well above the New South Wales figure of 31.5%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen 15 points since 2011 to 22.9%, which is well below the national figure.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $390 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,950 | +12.5% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 22.9% | -39.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 37.7% | +48.2% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 88.1% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 77.9% | -3.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 37.7%, Owned with a mortgage 32.8%, Rented 22.9%, Other tenure 4.8%, Not stated 1.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 88.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 8.1%, Flat or apartment 2.0%, Other dwelling 1.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 34.6%, 3 bedrooms 34.2%, 2 bedrooms 16.9%, 5 or more 9.0%, 1 bedroom 3.3%, Studio / none 0.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 58.1%, $200–$349 25.0%, Under $200 6.8%, $550–$749 5.4%, $750 or more 0.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 38.6%, $1,000–$1,799 26.8%, Under $1,000 15.1%, $3,000 or more 13.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sua/1021/morisset-cooranbong/topic/housing-dwellings