Narooma · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Narooma

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

Over half of the homes in Narooma are owned outright, making it a place where many residents live without the pressure of mortgage or rent. This high level of home ownership contributes to a housing market where typical costs are much lower than the state and national figures.

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📍 Narooma, Urban Centre

Where Narooma sits — Median rent (weekly)

$270 —
  • $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 Narooma — lower than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Narooma$270
2546, NSW $290
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $270 and the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,462, both of which are well below the New South Wales and Australian figures. While rent fell $22 since 2016, typical mortgage payments rose by $422 since 2011.

$270 —

Lower than 51% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $292
  • 2021: $270

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,462 ▲ +40.6%

Higher than 58% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $1,040
  • 2016: $1,530
  • 2021: $1,462

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Narooma, $200–$349 is the majority at 52%; $350–$549 is next at 26%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Narooma splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and Under $1,000 (32%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A far higher share of people own their homes outright here than in most other areas, at 54.4%, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011. Meanwhile, 24.6% of households rent, which is well below the state and national averages.

24.6% ▼ -13.5%

Higher than 60% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 28.4%
  • 2016: 28.5%
  • 2021: 24.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

54.4% ▲ +48.0%

Higher than 90% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 36.7%
  • 2016: 42.7%
  • 2021: 54.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Narooma, Owned outright is the majority at 54%; Rented is next at 25%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 73.4% of the market, though this is 19 points lower than in 2011. The area has fewer large homes than most areas, with homes of three or more bedrooms falling to 65.2%, and a typical number of people per bedroom that is well below the state figure.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

73.4% ▼ -20.2%

Lower than 92% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 92.0%
  • 2016: 74.1%
  • 2021: 73.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

65.2% ▼ -10.3%

Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 72.7%
  • 2016: 75.2%
  • 2021: 65.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Narooma, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Narooma, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (27%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

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 Narooma [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL115109/narooma/topic/housing-dwellings