3158, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3158, VIC

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

Far more separate houses are found in postcode 3158 than across Victoria, with 98.4% of homes being detached. This is a strong owner-occupier area where very few people rent. Most households live in large family homes, and the typical weekly rent of $390 is much higher than in most other similar areas.

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📍 3158, VIC, Postcode

Where 3158, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$390 ▲ +39.3%
  • $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 3158, VIC — higher than 75% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3158, VIC$390
Yarra Ranges $380
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home loan payments have risen by $269 since 2011 to reach $1,950. Weekly rents are also much higher than in most areas, typically costing $390, which is about the same as the national figure.

$390 ▲ +39.3%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $280
  • 2016: $346
  • 2021: $390

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▲ +16.0%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,681
  • 2016: $1,690
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3158, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and $550–$749 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3158, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far less common here than in the rest of Australia, with only 9.6% of households renting. Meanwhile, 35.1% of homes are owned outright, a figure that is well above the national average.

9.6% ▼ -12.7%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 11.0%
  • 2016: 10.6%
  • 2021: 9.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.1% ▲ +11.3%

Lower than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 31.5%
  • 2016: 33.1%
  • 2021: 35.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3158, VIC, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 54%; Owned outright is next at 35%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the dominant choice here, making up 98.4% of all homes, which is far above the state average. This preference for larger homes is seen in the 87.2% of dwellings that have three or more bedrooms.

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.

98.4% ▲ +13.5%

Higher than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.7%
  • 2016: 98.4%
  • 2021: 98.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

87.2% ▲ +0.9%

Higher than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.4%
  • 2016: 85.1%
  • 2021: 87.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3158, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Flat or apartment is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3158, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (34%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

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 3158, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3158/3158-vic/topic/housing-dwellings