$530 —
Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $363
- 2021: $530
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Emerald Beach West · Urban Centre
Housing & Dwellings in Emerald Beach West
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
High rental prices and a strong preference for large houses define the living experience in Emerald Beach West. This area is dominated by spacious detached homes, with 93.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While most residents own their homes, those renting face typical weekly costs of $530, which is well above the national figure.
$530
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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 Emerald Beach West — higher than 99% of areas.
| Emerald Beach West | $530 |
|---|---|
| 2456, NSW | $395 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent of $530 is among the highest for similar areas and sits well above the New South Wales figure. For those with a mortgage, the typical monthly payment is $2,046, an amount that has risen by $429 since 2011.
$2,046 ▲ +26.5%
Higher than 89% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: $1,617
- 2016: $1,900
- 2021: $2,046
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Emerald Beach West, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $550–$749 (39%) and $750 or more (7%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Emerald Beach West, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (16%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is common here, with 36.4% of homes owned outright, which is well above the Australian average. In contrast, the 15.7% of households that rent is far below both the state and national figures.
15.7% ▼ -24.7%
Lower than 69% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 20.9%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 15.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
36.4% ▼ -17.3%
Lower than 60% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 44.1%
- 2016: 42.6%
- 2021: 36.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Emerald Beach West, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (16%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Almost all residents live in separate houses, with 96.8% of homes being detached. These are typically large properties, as 93.2% have three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the New South Wales average.
0.80 ▼ -20.0%
Higher than 57% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 1.00
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
96.8% ▲ +0.4%
Higher than 69% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 96.5%
- 2016: 100.0%
- 2021: 96.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
93.2% ▲ +14.4%
Higher than 93% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 81.4%
- 2016: 91.2%
- 2021: 93.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Emerald Beach West, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Flat or apartment is next at 2%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Emerald Beach West, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 3 bedrooms is next at 23%.
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 Emerald Beach West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL121036/emerald-beach-west/topic/housing-dwellings