3175, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3175, VIC

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

More people have rented their homes in postcode 3175 since 2011, as the proportion of renters rose to 41.3%. This area sees a high number of renters compared to other regions, and while typical housing costs have climbed over the decade, they remain a little below the state and national figures.

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📍 3175, VIC, Postcode

Where 3175, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$321 ▲ +28.9%
  • $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 3175, VIC — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3175, VIC$321
Greater Dandenong $346
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $321, which is a little below the Victorian figure of $370. For those with a mortgage, the usual monthly payment is $1,675, slightly lower than the $1,859 typical across Victoria.

$321 ▲ +28.9%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $249
  • 2016: $290
  • 2021: $321

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,675 ▲ +11.7%

Higher than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,675

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3175, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by $350–$549 (36%) and Under $200 (12%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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3175, VIC splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (33%), with Under $1,000 at 19%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in most areas, with 41.3% of households renting. Conversely, those who own their homes outright make up 27.4% of the area, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages.

41.3% ▲ +7.7%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 38.3%
  • 2016: 42.0%
  • 2021: 41.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

27.4% ▼ -8.5%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.9%
  • 2016: 27.4%
  • 2021: 27.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3175, VIC, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned outright (27%) and Owned with a mortgage (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far less common here than elsewhere, making up 61.3% of homes. This trend is consistent with a much lower rate of three-plus bedroom homes compared to Victoria, though the number of people per bedroom is well above the national figure.

1.00 ▼ -16.7%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.00

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

61.3% ▼ -2.3%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 62.7%
  • 2016: 60.9%
  • 2021: 61.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

62.5% ▼ -0.1%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 62.6%
  • 2016: 61.1%
  • 2021: 62.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3175, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 61%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 26%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3175, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (31%) and 4 bedrooms (16%).

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 3175, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3175/3175-vic/topic/housing-dwellings