$462 ▲ +15.5%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $400
- 2016: $420
- 2021: $462
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2904, ACT · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2904, ACT
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Over 92% of homes in postcode 2904 have three or more bedrooms, making it an area of exceptionally large residences. Most people here own their homes, with a strong preference for detached houses. This creates a housing landscape where large family homes are the norm, though the cost of living in them has risen steadily over the last decade.
$462
▲ +15.5%
- $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 2904, ACT — higher than 88% of areas.
| 2904, ACT | $462 |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated ACT | $450 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $450 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167 and weekly rents are $462, both of which are much higher than most areas. These costs have climbed since 2011, with typical rents rising by $62 a week.
$2,167 ▲ +8.4%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,999
- 2016: $2,123
- 2021: $2,167
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2904, ACT, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $550–$749 (26%) and Under $200 (16%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2904, ACT, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $3,000 or more (21%) and $1,000–$1,799 (20%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is high, with 38.3% of homes owned outright—a figure far above the Territory average. In contrast, only 14.5% of households rent, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.
14.5% ▼ -3.5%
Lower than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.1%
- 2016: 14.8%
- 2021: 14.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
38.3% ▲ +3.7%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 36.9%
- 2016: 37.8%
- 2021: 38.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2904, ACT, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (15%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 92.5% of the market, far exceeding the Territory's 63.2%. While these homes are large, with 45.3% having four bedrooms, 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.
92.5% ▲ +3.4%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 89.4%
- 2016: 89.9%
- 2021: 92.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
92.9% ▼ -2.5%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 95.3%
- 2016: 93.3%
- 2021: 92.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2904, ACT, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2904, ACT, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (11%).
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 2904, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2904/2904-act/topic/housing-dwellings