3104, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3104, VIC

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

Separate houses make up 83.0% of the dwellings in postcode 3104, making it an area dominated by standalone homes. This neighborhood is notably expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments and weekly rents both sitting among the highest for its kind.

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📍 3104, VIC, Postcode

Where 3104, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$554 ▲ +33.5%
  • $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 3104, VIC — higher than 96% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3104, VIC$554
Boroondara $451
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing costs are very high here, with the typical monthly mortgage of $3,078 and weekly rent of $554 both far above the state and national figures. Since 2011, typical monthly mortgage payments have risen by $835.

$554 ▲ +33.5%

Higher than 96% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $415
  • 2016: $480
  • 2021: $554

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,078 ▲ +37.2%

Higher than 98% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,243
  • 2016: $2,500
  • 2021: $3,078

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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3104, VIC splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (38%) and $550–$749 (34%), with $750 or more at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3104, VIC, $3,000 or more is the majority at 55%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A high number of people own their homes outright at 45.8%, which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is 19.5%, well below the Victorian average.

19.5% ▲ +16.5%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 16.7%
  • 2016: 18.8%
  • 2021: 19.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

45.8% ▼ -7.5%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 49.5%
  • 2016: 46.5%
  • 2021: 45.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area has a far higher share of homes with three or more bedrooms than most other areas, reaching 88.5%. While separate houses remain common at 83.0%, this figure has fallen slightly since 2011.

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.

83.0% ▼ -4.2%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.6%
  • 2016: 84.9%
  • 2021: 83.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.5% ▲ +2.5%

Higher than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.4%
  • 2016: 87.0%
  • 2021: 88.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3104, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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3104, VIC splits fairly evenly between 4 bedrooms (38%) and 3 bedrooms (36%), with 5 or more at 15%.

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 3104, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3104/3104-vic/topic/housing-dwellings