3154, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3154, VIC

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

Far more people live in separate houses in postcode 3154 than the national average, with 94.6% of homes being detached. This is a strong ownership area where only 10.3% of households rent. While most homes are large, typical monthly mortgage payments have climbed to $1,950.

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📍 3154, VIC, Postcode

Where 3154, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$365 ▲ +43.1%
  • $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 3154, VIC — higher than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3154, VIC$365
Knox $400
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $365, which is higher than most areas but about the same as the national figure. Mortgage payments have also increased, with the usual monthly amount rising by $314 since 2011.

$365 ▲ +43.1%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $255
  • 2016: $306
  • 2021: $365

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▲ +19.2%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,636
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3154, VIC, $350–$549 is the majority at 54%; $200–$349 is next at 25%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3154, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up just 10.3% of the area, a figure far below the national average. Meanwhile, the proportion of homes owned outright has risen to 35.7%, which is well above the Victorian and Australian figures.

10.3% ▼ -9.8%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 11.4%
  • 2016: 11.2%
  • 2021: 10.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.7% ▲ +6.1%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 33.6%
  • 2016: 33.2%
  • 2021: 35.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3154, VIC, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 51%; Owned outright is next at 36%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common here at 94.6%, far above the state and national averages. This is reflected in the size of the homes, as 88.9% have three or more bedrooms, which is much higher than most 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.

94.6% ▼ -0.8%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.4%
  • 2016: 93.2%
  • 2021: 94.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.9% ▲ +0.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 88.7%
  • 2016: 85.6%
  • 2021: 88.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3154, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3154, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (9%).

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 3154, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3154/3154-vic/topic/housing-dwellings