$400 ▲ +23.1%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $325
- 2016: $345
- 2021: $400
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2902, ACT · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2902, ACT
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Large family homes are the standard in postcode 2902, where nearly 90% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, creating a residential landscape dominated by spacious detached houses. While owning a home is common, the costs associated with mortgages and rent remain high compared to most other areas.
$400
▲ +23.1%
- $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 2902, ACT — higher than 78% of areas.
| 2902, ACT | $400 |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated ACT | $450 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $450 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000 and weekly rents are $400, both of which are much higher than most areas. Rent has risen by $75 since 2011, while mortgage payments have barely changed.
$2,000 ▲ +0.4%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,993
- 2016: $1,950
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2902, ACT, the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by Under $200 (27%) and $200–$349 (16%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2902, ACT, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (17%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
More people own their homes outright here than in most areas, with 35.6% of households being debt-free. This is well above the ACT average, while the share of renters is well below both the territory and national figures.
21.1% ▼ -8.5%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.0%
- 2016: 22.3%
- 2021: 21.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
35.6% ▲ +4.6%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 34.1%
- 2016: 35.5%
- 2021: 35.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2902, ACT, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (21%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 84.6% of the market, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are typically large, but the number of people per bedroom has fallen to 0.70 since 2011.
0.70 ▼ -30.0%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.00
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
84.6% ▼ -4.8%
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 88.9%
- 2016: 86.3%
- 2021: 84.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
89.6% ▼ -1.5%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 90.9%
- 2016: 89.6%
- 2021: 89.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2902, ACT, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2902, ACT, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (8%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2902, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2902/2902-act/topic/housing-dwellings