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Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution

Share of monthly mortgage distribution that is under $1,000.

Australia over time

15.5% in 2021

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how under $1,000 varies across Australia.

By block (sa1) By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By capital city By state / territory By australia By suburb / locality By urban area By urban centre By federal electorate By state electorate By section of state By section of state range By remoteness area

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest under $1,000 (2021 Census).

  1. Yarriambiack 71.7%
  2. West Coast (Tas.) 71.6%
  3. Karoonda - Lameroo 70.0%
  4. Meekatharra 68.8%
  5. Leinster - Leonora 66.7%
  6. Nhill Region 65.0%

Related indicators

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Frequently asked questions

What is Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution across Australia was 15.5%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution measured?

Share of monthly mortgage distribution that is under $1,000. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.

How does Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution vary across Australia?

Across the 2,311 SA2 areas with data, Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution ranges from 0.0% to 71.7%, with a typical (median) area at 14.6%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution should be read with caution.

Where can I see Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution down to block (sa1) and statistical area 2 (sa2) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Under $1,000 — Monthly mortgage distribution [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:mortgage-bands:under-1000