3152, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3152, VIC

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

Far more large family homes are found in postcode 3152 than in the rest of the state, with 86.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This preference for bigger houses is paired with housing costs that sit well above the national figures.

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📍 3152, VIC, Postcode

Where 3152, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$431 ▲ +30.2%
  • $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 3152, VIC — higher than 86% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3152, VIC$431
Knox $400
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 and weekly rents of $431 are both much higher than in most other areas. These costs have climbed steadily, with typical rents rising $100 since 2011.

$431 ▲ +30.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $331
  • 2016: $381
  • 2021: $431

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +24.5%

Higher than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,741
  • 2016: $1,850
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3152, VIC, $350–$549 is the majority at 69%; $550–$749 is next at 14%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3152, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $3,000 or more (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

More people in this area own their homes outright (37.5%) compared to the Victorian average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting at 20.5% is far below the national figure.

20.5% ▲ +32.9%

Lower than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.4%
  • 2016: 18.7%
  • 2021: 20.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.5% ▼ -9.4%

Lower than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.3%
  • 2016: 39.0%
  • 2021: 37.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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3152, VIC splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (37%) and Owned with a mortgage (36%), with Rented at 21%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common here, making up 82.9% of all homes. This is far above the national figure, and it means large homes are the norm, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen 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.

82.9% ▼ -4.6%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.8%
  • 2016: 83.3%
  • 2021: 82.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.4% ▼ -0.2%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.5%
  • 2016: 85.4%
  • 2021: 86.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3152, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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3152, VIC splits fairly evenly between 4 bedrooms (39%) and 3 bedrooms (37%), with 5 or more at 11%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 3152, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3152/3152-vic/topic/housing-dwellings