$320 ▲ +36.2%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $235
- 2016: $281
- 2021: $320
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
3061, VIC · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 3061, VIC
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical weekly rents in postcode 3061 have climbed by $85 since 2011, reflecting a shifting housing landscape. The area is dominated by large, separate houses, though a significant 39.5% of homes are now owned outright, which is well above the national figure.
$320
▲ +36.2%
- $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 3061, VIC — higher than 57% of areas.
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $320 and monthly mortgage payments are $1,600, both of which are a little below the state and national figures. Since 2011, the usual monthly mortgage payment has risen by $100.
$1,600 ▲ +6.7%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,500
- 2016: $1,500
- 2021: $1,600
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 3061, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 54%; $350–$549 is next at 36%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 3061, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and Under $1,000 (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Ownership is common here, with 39.5% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the Australian average of 31.0%. Renting is more frequent than in most areas, though the 26.3% rate remains well below the national level.
26.3% ▲ +4.1%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 25.3%
- 2016: 24.9%
- 2021: 26.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
39.5% ▼ -9.2%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 43.6%
- 2016: 39.8%
- 2021: 39.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 3061, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (26%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are very common at 85.1%, far above the state and national figures, and 80.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This contributes to a high density of residents, with 1.00 person per bedroom, which is well above the national figure of 0.80.
1.00 ▼ -23.1%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.30
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
85.1% ▲ +4.2%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 81.7%
- 2016: 84.3%
- 2021: 85.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
80.6% ▲ +1.2%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 79.6%
- 2016: 80.2%
- 2021: 80.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 3061, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Other dwelling is next at 7%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 3061, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 65%; 4 bedrooms is next at 14%.
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 3061, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3061/3061-vic/topic/housing-dwellings