$400 ▲ +65.3%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $242
- 2016: $300
- 2021: $400
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
3225, VIC · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 3225, VIC
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher costs for rent and loans than most similar areas define the housing market in postcode 3225. While typical weekly rents are $400, the area is notable for its high rate of outright home ownership. Large family homes are the norm here, though they are often sparsely occupied.
$400
▲ +65.3%
- $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 3225, VIC — higher than 78% of areas.
| 3225, VIC | $400 |
|---|---|
| Greater Geelong | $346 |
| Victoria | $370 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents of $400 and monthly home-loan payments of $2,000 are both much higher than in most similar areas. These costs have climbed steadily since 2011, with the typical rent rising by $158.
$2,000 ▲ +33.3%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,500
- 2016: $1,733
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 3225, VIC, $350–$549 is the majority at 55%; $200–$349 is next at 25%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 3225, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (22%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
A far higher share of residents own their homes outright compared to the state and national figures, sitting at 58.5%. Meanwhile, the percentage of households renting is much lower than most areas and fell 7.5 points since 2011.
13.6% ▼ -35.6%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 21.0%
- 2016: 18.1%
- 2021: 13.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
58.5% ▲ +5.9%
Higher than 95% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 55.2%
- 2016: 58.5%
- 2021: 58.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 3225, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 58%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 22%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 88% of the market, with 82.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This abundance of space is reflected in the low number of people per bedroom, which is well below the national figure.
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.
88.0% ▼ -1.8%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 89.6%
- 2016: 89.5%
- 2021: 88.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
82.8% ▲ +4.6%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 79.2%
- 2016: 80.7%
- 2021: 82.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 3225, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 3225, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).
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 3225, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3225/3225-vic/topic/housing-dwellings