$240 —
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $138
- 2021: $240
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2899, OT · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2899, OT
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Lower costs than most similar areas define the housing landscape in postcode 2899. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,300, which is well below the national figure of $1,863. While many residents own their homes outright, the area also sees a higher share of renters than most similar places.
$240
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- $0–$21: 2 areas
- $21–$43: 7 areas
- $43–$64: 16 areas
- $64–$86: 26 areas
- $86–$107: 46 areas
- $107–$129: 61 areas
- $129–$150: 47 areas
- $150–$171: 171 areas
- $171–$193: 114 areas
- $193–$214: 200 areas
- $214–$236: 158 areas
- $236–$257: 184 areas
- $257–$279: 120 areas
- $279–$300: 112 areas
- $300–$321: 226 areas
- $321–$343: 117 areas
- $343–$364: 171 areas
- $364–$386: 161 areas
- $386–$407: 165 areas
- $407–$429: 127 areas
- $429–$450: 58 areas
- $450–$471: 102 areas
- $471–$493: 45 areas
- $493–$514: 38 areas
- $514–$536: 20 areas
- $536–$557: 26 areas
- $557–$579: 13 areas
- $579–$600: 74 areas
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2899, OT — lower than 66% of areas.
| 2899, OT | $240 |
|---|---|
| Unincorp. Other Territories | $228 |
| Other Territories | $200 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents have risen to $240, which is still well below the Australian figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments have barely changed since 2016, remaining at $1,300, a figure that is lower than most areas.
$1,300 —
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $1,300
- 2021: $1,300
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2899, OT, $200–$349 is the majority at 56%; Under $200 is next at 31%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2899, OT, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (31%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 41.1% of homes owned outright—a figure far above the national level of 31.0%. Meanwhile, 29.0% of households are renting, which is higher than most similar areas.
29.0% —
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 27.7%
- 2021: 29.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
41.1% —
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 36.7%
- 2021: 41.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2899, OT, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 95.5% of the market, far above the national figure of 72.3%. However, the area has far fewer large homes than the rest of Australia, with only 62.6% having three or more bedrooms.
0.80 —
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
95.5% —
Higher than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 97.7%
- 2021: 95.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
62.6% —
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 64.2%
- 2021: 62.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2899, OT, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 1%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2899, OT, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2899, OT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2899/2899-ot/topic/housing-dwellings