$357 ▲ +37.3%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $260
- 2016: $311
- 2021: $357
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
3171, VIC · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 3171, VIC
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More people rent here than in most similar areas, making 3171 a standout for rental activity. While about 39% of households rent, the area remains largely residential with 69% of homes being separate houses. The typical rental price and mortgage payment are both higher than in most other similar places.
$357
▲ +37.3%
- $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 3171, VIC — higher than 67% of areas.
| 3171, VIC | $357 |
|---|---|
| Greater Dandenong | $346 |
| Victoria | $370 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $357 and the usual monthly mortgage is $1,750, both of which are higher than most similar areas. These figures are about the same as the state and national figures, though both costs have risen since 2011.
$1,750 ▲ +16.7%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,500
- 2016: $1,500
- 2021: $1,750
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 3171, VIC, $350–$549 is the majority at 51%; $200–$349 is next at 35%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 3171, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and Under $1,000 (23%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here at 39.2%, which is far above the Victorian average. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright has fallen to 31.7%, a figure that is now lower than most similar areas.
39.2% ▲ +12.4%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 34.9%
- 2016: 37.1%
- 2021: 39.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
31.7% ▼ -8.5%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 34.6%
- 2016: 33.6%
- 2021: 31.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (23%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 69.4% of homes, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Despite this, there are among the highest number of people per bedroom at 1.00, well above the national figure of 0.80.
1.00 ▼ -23.1%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.30
- 2016: 1.10
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
69.4% ▼ -2.7%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 71.3%
- 2016: 70.2%
- 2021: 69.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
71.3% ▲ +1.9%
Lower than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 69.9%
- 2016: 69.9%
- 2021: 71.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 3171, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 69%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 20%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 3171, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (19%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).
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 3171, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3171/3171-vic/topic/housing-dwellings