$360 —
Higher than 78% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $225
- 2021: $360
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Woolgoolga · Urban Centre
Housing & Dwellings in Woolgoolga
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher housing costs than most similar areas define Woolgoolga, where typical rents and mortgage payments have both climbed significantly. A strong trend toward home ownership is evident, with 44% of residents now owning their homes outright.
$360
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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 Woolgoolga — higher than 78% of areas.
| Woolgoolga | $360 |
|---|---|
| 2456, NSW | $395 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $360, which is much higher than most similar areas and rose $135 since 2016. Mortgage payments have also increased, with the typical monthly payment rising $541 since 2016 to reach $1,733.
$1,733 —
Higher than 77% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $1,192
- 2021: $1,733
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Woolgoolga, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $200–$349 (33%) and Under $200 (12%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Woolgoolga, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and Under $1,000 (19%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is far above the state and national figures, with 44% of homes owned outright. This is a rise of 10 points since 2016, while the share of households renting fell 8.6 points to 29.4%.
29.4% —
Higher than 72% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: 38.0%
- 2021: 29.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
44.0% —
Higher than 65% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: 33.7%
- 2021: 44.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Woolgoolga, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 81.5% of homes. However, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is well below the national figure and fell 8 points since 2016.
0.80 —
Higher than 57% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
81.5% —
Lower than 87% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: 83.3%
- 2021: 81.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
65.3% —
Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: 73.3%
- 2021: 65.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Woolgoolga, Separate house is the majority at 82%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Woolgoolga, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).
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 Woolgoolga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL114035/woolgoolga/topic/housing-dwellings