# Housing & Dwellings — Stonnington

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Area: Stonnington (Council (LGA))

More people are renting in Stonnington than they were in 2011, reflecting a shift toward apartments and higher costs. This area is now defined by a high proportion of renters and some of the highest housing costs in the region. Over half of all homes are now flats or apartments.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure at $2,500, and weekly rents are a little above the Australian average at $421. Both costs have risen since 2011, with rents climbing by $61 per week.

Separate houses are far less common here than across Australia, making up only 27.1% of homes. This explains why three-bedroom homes are far below the national average, as the area is dominated by flats and apartments.

Renters make up 44.9% of households, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, homes owned outright are well below the state and national averages, falling 2.4 percentage points since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $421 | +16.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,500 | +2.2% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 44.9% | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 27.9% | -8.0% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 27.1% | -27.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 40.5% | -7.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 44.9%, Owned outright 27.9%, Owned with a mortgage 24.5%, Other tenure 1.6%, Not stated 1.1%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 53.1%, Separate house 27.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 19.0%, Other dwelling 0.7%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 38.6%, 3 bedrooms 24.8%, 1 bedroom 18.9%, 4 bedrooms 11.7%, 5 or more 4.0%, Studio / none 1.0%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 44.0%, $200–$349 20.7%, $550–$749 16.0%, $750 or more 10.9%, Under $200 5.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 39.9%, $1,800–$2,999 23.6%, $1,000–$1,799 17.8%, Under $1,000 11.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA26350/stonnington/topic/housing-dwellings