$340 ▲ +44.7%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $235
- 2016: $270
- 2021: $340
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
3223, VIC · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 3223, VIC
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Over half of all homes in postcode 3223 are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. This creates a housing landscape where most people own their homes completely and separate houses are the norm. It is an area with very few apartments and a high proportion of large family homes.
$340
▲ +44.7%
- $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 3223, VIC — higher than 62% of areas.
| 3223, VIC | $340 |
|---|---|
| Greater Geelong | $346 |
| Victoria | $370 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent of $340 is higher than most similar areas, though this is still a little below the state and national figures. Monthly mortgage payments usually sit around $1,667, which is a little below the Victorian average of $1,859.
$1,667 ▲ +9.9%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,517
- 2016: $1,517
- 2021: $1,667
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →3223, VIC splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (47%) and $200–$349 (46%), with Under $200 at 6%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →3223, VIC splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (32%), with Under $1,000 at 21%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is very high here, with 52.6% of people owning their homes outright, far above the 31% national average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen since 2011 to 20.8%, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.
20.8% ▼ -12.2%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.8%
- 2016: 24.5%
- 2021: 20.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
52.6% ▲ +4.9%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 50.1%
- 2016: 50.3%
- 2021: 52.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 3223, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 53%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 23%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 92.1% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are often large, with 83.2% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why the number of people per bedroom is among the lowest in the country.
0.60 ▼ -40.0%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.00
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.60
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
92.1% ▲ +2.4%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 89.9%
- 2016: 90.0%
- 2021: 92.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
83.2% ▲ +8.5%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 76.6%
- 2016: 77.7%
- 2021: 83.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 3223, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 3223, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 28%.
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 3223, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3223/3223-vic/topic/housing-dwellings