Cloncurry · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Cloncurry

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

Nearly half of all households in Cloncurry are renting, which is far above the national figure. This high rental rate is paired with housing costs that are much lower than in most other areas. While separate houses remain the most common dwelling, the share of people owning their own homes has fallen significantly since 2011.

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📍 Cloncurry, Urban Centre

Where Cloncurry sits — Median rent (weekly)

$240
  • $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 Cloncurry — lower than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Cloncurry$240
4824, QLD $240
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are well below the Queensland average at $240, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,188 are also much lower than in most areas. Both figures have risen slightly since the previous census.

$240

Lower than 62% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $210
  • 2021: $240

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,188 ▲ +9.7%

Lower than 65% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $1,083
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,188

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Cloncurry, the largest group is $200–$349 at 42%, followed by Under $200 (37%) and $350–$549 (20%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Cloncurry, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 47% of households renting compared to just 30.6% across Australia. Meanwhile, the proportion of homes owned outright has fallen sharply from 41% in 2011 to 19.7% in 2021.

47.0% ▲ +48.8%

Higher than 88% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 31.6%
  • 2016: 51.3%
  • 2021: 47.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

19.7% ▼ -52.1%

Lower than 89% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 41.0%
  • 2016: 24.1%
  • 2021: 19.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Cloncurry, the largest group is Rented at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (21%) and Owned outright (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 82% of the market, a figure well above the national average. However, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is lower than most areas, sitting at 71.3%.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Higher than 57% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

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

82.0% ▼ -10.6%

Lower than 87% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 91.7%
  • 2016: 77.7%
  • 2021: 82.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.3% ▼ -4.6%

Lower than 72% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 74.7%
  • 2016: 51.0%
  • 2021: 71.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Cloncurry, Separate house is the majority at 82%; Flat or apartment is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Cloncurry, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

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 Cloncurry [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL315022/cloncurry/topic/housing-dwellings