3151, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3151, VIC

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

Much higher costs than most similar areas define the housing market in postcode 3151. Typical monthly mortgage payments have risen to $2,147 and weekly rents have climbed to $439. While the area has a high number of large family homes, these expenses remain a little above the state and national figures.

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📍 3151, VIC, Postcode

Where 3151, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$439 ▲ +25.4%
  • $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 3151, VIC — higher than 86% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3151, VIC$439
Whitehorse $411
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $439, which is a little above the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than most areas, rising by $306 since 2011 to reach $2,147.

$439 ▲ +25.4%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $350
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $439

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,147 ▲ +16.6%

Higher than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,841
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,147

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3151, VIC, $350–$549 is the majority at 71%; $550–$749 is next at 13%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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3151, VIC splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (31%) and $1,800–$2,999 (28%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is far above the Australian average at 41.9%, though this has fallen 5.8 percentage points since 2011. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has risen to 25.3%, which is well below the state and national figures.

25.3% ▲ +22.7%

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.6%
  • 2016: 23.8%
  • 2021: 25.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.9% ▼ -12.2%

Higher than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 47.7%
  • 2016: 44.5%
  • 2021: 41.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3151, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, with 82.2% having three or more bedrooms, a figure well above the national average. However, the number of separate houses has fallen by 17 percentage points since 2011 to 73.8%.

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.

73.8% ▼ -18.4%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 90.4%
  • 2016: 80.0%
  • 2021: 73.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.2% ▼ -6.5%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 88.0%
  • 2016: 87.7%
  • 2021: 82.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3151, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 18%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3151, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (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 3151, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3151/3151-vic/topic/housing-dwellings