3109, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3109, VIC

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

High costs of living mark the housing market in postcode 3109, where the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,400 is well above the national figure. While many residents own their homes outright, those paying for property face significant expenses. This area has a high proportion of larger family homes compared to the rest of the state.

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📍 3109, VIC, Postcode

Where 3109, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$462 ▲ +28.7%
  • $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 3109, VIC — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3109, VIC$462
Manningham $462
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas and have risen by $400 since 2011. Renters also face higher costs, with a typical weekly rent of $462, which is a little above the Victorian and national figures.

$462 ▲ +28.7%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $359
  • 2016: $420
  • 2021: $462

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,400 ▲ +20.0%

Higher than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,400

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3109, VIC, $350–$549 is the majority at 61%; $550–$749 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3109, VIC, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Far more people own their homes outright here than in the rest of Australia, at 41.4%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is 23.4%, which is well below the state and national figures.

23.4% ▲ +17.0%

Higher than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.0%
  • 2016: 21.9%
  • 2021: 23.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.4% ▼ -11.7%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 46.9%
  • 2016: 43.6%
  • 2021: 41.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3109, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common, with 83.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure. However, the share of separate houses has fallen to 63.1%, a figure far below most other areas.

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.

63.1% ▼ -18.6%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 77.5%
  • 2016: 67.7%
  • 2021: 63.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.1% ▼ -5.4%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 87.8%
  • 2016: 85.4%
  • 2021: 83.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3109, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 63%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 23%.

Bedrooms per home

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3109, VIC splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (40%) and 4 bedrooms (36%), with 2 bedrooms 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 3109, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3109/3109-vic/topic/housing-dwellings