$400 ▲ +19.4%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $335
- 2016: $350
- 2021: $400
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2903, ACT · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2903, ACT
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher housing costs than most similar areas define postcode 2903, where detached houses dominate the landscape. The area is characterised by large family homes and a high proportion of owners, with nearly 90% of dwellings being separate houses.
$400
▲ +19.4%
- $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 2903, ACT — higher than 78% of areas.
| 2903, ACT | $400 |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated ACT | $450 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $450 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,100, which is much higher than most areas and up $100 since 2011. Renters also face higher costs than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $400.
$2,100 ▲ +5.0%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,000
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $2,100
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2903, ACT, the largest group is $350–$549 at 39%, followed by Under $200 (26%) and $550–$749 (18%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2903, ACT, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (22%) and $3,000 or more (16%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 35.3% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the national average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen to 21.3%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
21.3% ▼ -14.3%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 24.8%
- 2016: 22.3%
- 2021: 21.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
35.3% ▲ +10.5%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 32.0%
- 2016: 35.1%
- 2021: 35.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2903, ACT, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Rented (21%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are the norm, with 88.8% having three or more bedrooms, a rate far above the Australian average. Separate houses make up 90.1% of all dwellings, far exceeding the state figure of 63.2%.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
90.1% ▲ +0.2%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 89.9%
- 2016: 90.8%
- 2021: 90.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
88.8% ▲ +0.5%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 88.3%
- 2016: 87.7%
- 2021: 88.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2903, ACT, Separate house is the majority at 90%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →2903, ACT splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (42%) and 4 bedrooms (38%), with 5 or more at 9%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2903, ACT
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2903, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2903/2903-act/topic/housing-dwellings