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Separate (detached) houses

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

Australia over time

72.3% in 2021 ▼ -4.3%

Explore on the map

See how separate houses 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 separate houses (2021 Census).

  1. French Island 100.0%
  2. Melbourne Airport 100.0%
  3. Eynesbury - Exford 100.0%
  4. One Tree Hill 100.0%
  5. ACT - South West 100.0%
  6. Cocos (Keeling) Islands 100.0%

Related indicators

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Frequently asked questions

What is Separate (detached) houses in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, Separate (detached) houses across Australia was 72.3%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is Separate (detached) houses measured?

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses. 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 Separate (detached) houses vary across Australia?

Across the 2,345 SA2 areas with data, Separate (detached) houses ranges from 0.0% to 100.0%, with a typical (median) area at 84.9%. Most areas cluster toward the higher end, with a tail of much lower areas.

Can Separate (detached) houses be compared across censuses?

Yes — Separate (detached) houses 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 75.6% in 2011 to 72.3% in 2021.

Where can I see Separate (detached) houses for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Separate (detached) houses 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). Separate (detached) houses [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/share-separate-house