$390 —
Higher than 86% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $340
- 2021: $390
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Nelson Bay · Urban Centre
Housing & Dwellings in Nelson Bay
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Nearly 45% of homes in Nelson Bay are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. This makes it a place where many residents have fully paid off their properties. While housing costs are high, a large proportion of the population enjoys the security of owning their home without a mortgage.
$390
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- $0–$21: 2 areas
- $21–$43: 6 areas
- $43–$64: 18 areas
- $64–$86: 38 areas
- $86–$107: 35 areas
- $107–$129: 46 areas
- $129–$150: 25 areas
- $150–$171: 104 areas
- $171–$193: 82 areas
- $193–$214: 143 areas
- $214–$236: 130 areas
- $236–$257: 175 areas
- $257–$279: 114 areas
- $279–$300: 125 areas
- $300–$321: 194 areas
- $321–$343: 101 areas
- $343–$364: 128 areas
- $364–$386: 82 areas
- $386–$407: 92 areas
- $407–$429: 41 areas
- $429–$450: 24 areas
- $450–$471: 32 areas
- $471–$493: 13 areas
- $493–$514: 19 areas
- $514–$536: 14 areas
- $536–$557: 9 areas
- $557–$579: 6 areas
- $579–$600: 15 areas
All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Nelson Bay — higher than 86% of areas.
| Nelson Bay | $390 |
|---|---|
| 2315, NSW | $390 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,898, which is much higher than most areas and has risen by $533 since 2011. Weekly rents are also much higher than most areas at $390, reflecting a $50 increase since 2016.
$1,898 ▲ +39.0%
Higher than 86% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: $1,365
- 2016: $1,700
- 2021: $1,898
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Nelson Bay, $350–$549 is the majority at 52%; $200–$349 is next at 28%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Nelson Bay, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and Under $1,000 (20%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with the 44.9% who own their home outright being far above the New South Wales figure. Meanwhile, the 27.2% of households that rent is well below both the state and national levels.
27.2% ▲ +2.8%
Higher than 66% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 26.5%
- 2016: 23.2%
- 2021: 27.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
44.9% ▲ +28.7%
Higher than 68% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 34.9%
- 2016: 39.9%
- 2021: 44.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Nelson Bay, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Rented (27%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are common, with 80.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. While separate houses make up 62.9% of homes, this figure has fallen by 28 points since 2011.
0.70 ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
62.9% ▼ -31.1%
Lower than 99% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 91.3%
- 2016: 88.5%
- 2021: 62.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
80.1% ▲ +12.8%
Higher than 60% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 71.0%
- 2016: 76.4%
- 2021: 80.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Nelson Bay, Separate house is the majority at 63%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 25%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Nelson Bay, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).
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 Nelson Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL113012/nelson-bay/topic/housing-dwellings