3106, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3106, VIC

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

Mortgage and rent costs have climbed steeply since 2011 in postcode 3106, with typical monthly loan payments rising by $533. This is now an expensive area where home ownership is very common, though separate houses are becoming slightly less frequent than they used to be.

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📍 3106, VIC, Postcode

Where 3106, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$513 ▲ +32.9%
  • $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 3106, VIC — higher than 93% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3106, VIC$513
Manningham $462
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $513 and monthly mortgage payments are $2700, both of which are well above the same figures for Victoria and Australia. These costs are among the highest for similar areas.

$513 ▲ +32.9%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $386
  • 2016: $451
  • 2021: $513

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,700 ▲ +24.6%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,700

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3106, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $550–$749 (32%) and $750 or more (13%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3106, VIC, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Far more people own their homes outright here than in the rest of the state, at 47%. Conversely, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas and far below the national figure of 30.6%.

14.0% ▲ +24.6%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 11.2%
  • 2016: 13.4%
  • 2021: 14.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.0% ▼ -3.9%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 48.9%
  • 2016: 48.8%
  • 2021: 47.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3106, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (14%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the Australian average. While separate houses make up 77.6% of the mix, this is lower than it was in 2011.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

77.6% ▼ -8.9%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 85.1%
  • 2016: 79.1%
  • 2021: 77.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

89.1% ▼ -1.0%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 90.0%
  • 2016: 88.5%
  • 2021: 89.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3106, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 19%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3106, VIC, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 5 or more (16%).

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 3106, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3106/3106-vic/topic/housing-dwellings