$255 —
Lower than 56% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $220
- 2021: $255
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Kalbarri · Urban Centre
Housing & Dwellings in Kalbarri
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Nearly 45% of homes in Kalbarri are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. This high level of ownership is a standout feature of the town's housing landscape. While the area has a strong core of homeowners, it also sees a fair number of renters.
$255
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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 Kalbarri — lower than 56% of areas.
| Kalbarri | $255 |
|---|---|
| 6536, WA | $258 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $255, which is well below the national figure of $375 and has risen $35 since 2016. Home loan payments are higher than in most similar areas, with the typical monthly payment sitting at $1,500.
$1,500 → 0.0%
Higher than 62% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: $1,500
- 2016: $1,560
- 2021: $1,500
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Kalbarri, $200–$349 is the majority at 58%; Under $200 is next at 23%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →Kalbarri splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (37%) and $1,000–$1,799 (36%), with Under $1,000 at 23%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Outright home ownership rose 30 points since 2011 to reach 44.9%, which is far above the Western Australian average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting fell 13 points over the same period to 28.6%.
28.6% ▼ -32.0%
Higher than 70% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 42.1%
- 2016: 35.2%
- 2021: 28.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
44.9% ▲ +197.9%
Higher than 68% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 15.1%
- 2016: 40.3%
- 2021: 44.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Kalbarri, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (19%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 76.8% of homes, though this is among the lowest proportion for its level. The area has fewer large homes than most, with the share of houses having three or more bedrooms falling 18 points since 2011 to 70.1%.
0.70 ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
76.8% ▼ -12.9%
Lower than 90% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 88.2%
- 2016: 68.1%
- 2021: 76.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
70.1% ▼ -20.0%
Lower than 75% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 87.7%
- 2016: 62.6%
- 2021: 70.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Kalbarri, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Kalbarri, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) 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 Kalbarri [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL515017/kalbarri/topic/housing-dwellings