$230 —
Lower than 67% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $138
- 2021: $230
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Norfolk Island · Urban Centre
Housing & Dwellings in Norfolk Island
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical weekly rents of $230 are far below the national figure, making housing generally more affordable in Norfolk Island. While the cost of living is lower than in most of Australia, the island has a high proportion of detached homes and a growing number of residents who own their houses outright.
$230
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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 Norfolk Island — lower than 67% of areas.
| Norfolk Island | $230 |
|---|---|
| 2899, OT | $240 |
| Other Territories | $200 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent has risen $92 since 2016 to $230, which is still far below the Australian average. Mortgage payments are also much lower than across Australia, with the typical monthly payment sitting at $1,300.
$1,300 —
Lower than 57% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $1,300
- 2021: $1,300
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Norfolk Island, $200–$349 is the majority at 59%; Under $200 is next at 27%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Norfolk Island, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (30%) and $1,800–$2,999 (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 39.9% of homes owned outright, a figure well above both the state and national levels. Meanwhile, 30.3% of households are renting, which is about the same as the Australian average.
30.3% —
Higher than 73% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: 32.7%
- 2021: 30.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
39.9% —
Higher than 51% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: 33.3%
- 2021: 39.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Norfolk Island, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses make up 96% of all homes, which is far above the national figure. These homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 62.2% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the Australian average.
0.70 —
Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
96.0% —
Higher than 64% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: 95.2%
- 2021: 96.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
62.2% —
Lower than 89% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: 60.7%
- 2021: 62.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Norfolk Island, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Norfolk Island, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 2 bedrooms (27%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Norfolk Island [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL921001/norfolk-island/topic/housing-dwellings