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Homes owned outright

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

Australia over time

31.0% in 2021 ▼ -3.4%

Explore on the map

See how owned outright 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 owned outright (2021 Census).

  1. Callemondah 76.2%
  2. French Island 75.9%
  3. Ulladulla Surrounds 59.5%
  4. Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff 58.4%
  5. Paynesville 58.4%
  6. O'Malley 57.2%

Related indicators

Median rent (weekly) View → Median mortgage repayment (monthly) View → Average people per bedroom View → Households renting View → Separate (detached) houses View → Homes with three or more bedrooms View →

Frequently asked questions

What is Homes owned outright in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, Homes owned outright across Australia was 31.0%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is Homes owned outright measured?

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage). 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 Homes owned outright vary across Australia?

Across the 2,345 SA2 areas with data, Homes owned outright ranges from 0.0% to 76.2%, with a typical (median) area at 32.2%.

Can Homes owned outright be compared across censuses?

Yes — Homes owned outright is measured consistently enough to compare across the 2011, 2016 and 2021 Censuses, so the trend over time is meaningful. Nationally it has fallen from 32.1% in 2011 to 31.0% in 2021.

Where can I see Homes owned outright for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Homes owned outright 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). Homes owned outright [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/share-owned-outright