$430 ▲ +16.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $370
- 2016: $380
- 2021: $430
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
2905, ACT · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 2905, ACT
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher housing costs than most areas mark postcode 2905, where typical weekly rents hit $430. The area is dominated by large family homes, with nearly 93% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most residents own their homes, and the proportion of those who own their house outright has risen since 2011.
$430
▲ +16.2%
- $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 2905, ACT — higher than 86% of areas.
| 2905, ACT | $430 |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated ACT | $450 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $450 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is much higher than most areas and about the same as the ACT and national figures. Weekly rents are also much higher than most areas at $430, rising by $60 since 2011.
$2,000 → 0.0%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,000
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 2905, ACT, $350–$549 is the majority at 52%; Under $200 is next at 19%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 2905, ACT, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $3,000 or more (13%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is common here, with 48.9% of households having a mortgage and 28.6% owning their home outright. This is far below the ACT and national figures for renting, which sits at 20.6%.
20.6% ▼ -14.9%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 24.2%
- 2016: 23.2%
- 2021: 20.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
28.6% ▲ +22.6%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.3%
- 2016: 25.7%
- 2021: 28.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 2905, ACT, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Rented (21%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are the norm, as 85.4% of dwellings are separate houses and 92.9% have three or more bedrooms. These figures are far above both the territory and national averages.
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.
85.4% ▼ -1.6%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 86.8%
- 2016: 87.2%
- 2021: 85.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
92.9% ▼ -0.9%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 93.8%
- 2016: 91.9%
- 2021: 92.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 2905, ACT, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 12%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 2905, ACT, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 32%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 2905, ACT
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 2905, ACT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2905/2905-act/topic/housing-dwellings