3011, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3011, VIC

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More than half of all households in postcode 3011 are renting, a figure far above both the state and national averages. This high level of renting defines the local housing market, where a small number of residents own their homes outright. Most people here live in smaller properties, with flats and apartments making up a large portion of the available housing.

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📍 3011, VIC, Postcode

Where 3011, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$369 ▲ +36.7%
  • $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 3011, VIC — higher than 70% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3011, VIC$369
Maribyrnong $376
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $369, which is higher than most areas, while the usual monthly mortgage payment is $2,000. Both figures are about the same as the Victorian and Australian averages, though rent has risen by $99 since 2011.

$369 ▲ +36.7%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $320
  • 2021: $369

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 → 0.0%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $1,974
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3011, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (32%) and Under $200 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3011, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (24%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 52.3% of households renting, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Conversely, only 16.1% of homes are owned outright, a rate far below the rest of the country and down from 20.3% in 2011.

52.3% ▲ +6.5%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 49.2%
  • 2016: 54.4%
  • 2021: 52.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

16.1% ▼ -20.5%

Lower than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.3%
  • 2016: 15.9%
  • 2021: 16.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3011, VIC, Rented is the majority at 52%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 29%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are far less common here than elsewhere, making up only 39.4% of homes. This is far below the national figure of 72.3% and helps explain why there are fewer large homes, as only 37.9% have three or more bedrooms.

1.00 ▼ -16.7%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.00

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

39.4% ▼ -28.1%

Lower than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 54.8%
  • 2016: 41.6%
  • 2021: 39.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

37.9% ▼ -10.8%

Lower than 97% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 42.4%
  • 2016: 38.5%
  • 2021: 37.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3011, VIC, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 45%, followed by Separate house (39%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (15%).

Bedrooms per home

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In 3011, VIC, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 3 bedrooms (30%) and 1 bedroom (17%).

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 3011, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3011/3011-vic/topic/housing-dwellings