$305 ▲ +45.2%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $210
- 2016: $260
- 2021: $305
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
3219, VIC · Postcode
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than 83% of homes in postcode 3219 are separate houses, far exceeding the national figure. This area sees a high number of renters and typically lower housing costs than the state average. While most homes are standalone houses, there are fewer large homes with three or more bedrooms compared to most other areas.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3219, VIC — higher than 53% of areas.
| 3219, VIC | $305 |
|---|---|
| Greater Geelong | $346 |
| Victoria | $370 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent of $305 is a little below the national figure, though it rose $95 since 2011. Monthly mortgage payments are also well below the national average at $1,408.
$305 ▲ +45.2%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,408 ▲ +5.5%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In 3219, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 51%; $350–$549 is next at 30%.
In 3219, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by Under $1,000 (25%) and $1,800–$2,999 (21%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Rental households make up 36.1% of the area, which is well above the national and state figures. This is a significant increase from 2011, when 31.1% of households were renting.
36.1% ▲ +16.0%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
30.8% ▲ +0.8%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In 3219, VIC, the largest group is Rented at 36%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (30%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 83.8% of the stock, far above the national average. However, the area has fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than most other areas, at 70.3%.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
83.8% ▲ +2.2%
Lower than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
70.3% ▲ +0.6%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In 3219, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.
In 3219, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 23%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 3219, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3219/3219-vic/topic/housing-dwellings