$220 —
Lower than 71% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $235
- 2021: $220
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Karumba · Urban Centre
Housing & Dwellings in Karumba
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A sharp drop in large family homes has shifted the landscape of Karumba (L) since 2011. The area is now defined by much lower housing costs than the national average, with the typical weekly rent at just $220. This affordability is paired with a high proportion of residents who own their homes outright.
$220
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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 Karumba — lower than 71% of areas.
| Karumba | $220 |
|---|---|
| 4891, QLD | $220 |
| Queensland | $365 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $220, and monthly mortgage payments are also well below the Australian average at $1,168. Both figures have fallen since the previous census.
$1,168 ▼ -10.2%
Lower than 66% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: $1,300
- 2016: $1,300
- 2021: $1,168
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Karumba, $200–$349 is the majority at 59%; Under $200 is next at 31%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Karumba, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (30%) and $1,800–$2,999 (13%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Almost half of all homes (47%) are owned outright, which is far above the national figure and rose 17 points since 2011. Renting is also common, with 29.7% of households renting, a figure that rose 11 points over the same period.
29.7% ▲ +60.2%
Higher than 72% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 18.5%
- 2016: 32.1%
- 2021: 29.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
47.0% ▲ +58.7%
Higher than 74% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 29.6%
- 2016: 40.2%
- 2021: 47.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Karumba, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (12%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
The local housing stock has changed significantly, with homes having three or more bedrooms falling from 88% in 2011 to 33.5% in 2021. Separate houses are now much less common here than in the rest of the state.
0.90 ▼ -18.2%
Higher than 88% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
63.6% ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 99% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 100.0%
- 2016: 89.3%
- 2021: 63.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
33.5% ▼ -61.9%
Lower than 99% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 88.0%
- 2016: 67.0%
- 2021: 33.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Karumba, Separate house is the majority at 64%; Other dwelling is next at 24%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Karumba, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 31%, followed by 3 bedrooms (26%) and 1 bedroom (25%).
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 Karumba [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL322067/karumba/topic/housing-dwellings