$301 —
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $270
- 2021: $301
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
3234, VIC · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 3234, VIC
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More people own their homes outright in postcode 3234 than in most similar areas. This is a region dominated by separate houses and a low number of renters. While many residents have no mortgage, those who do have seen typical monthly payments climb to $1,733.
$301
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- $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 3234, VIC — higher than 52% of areas.
| 3234, VIC | $301 |
|---|---|
| Colac Otway | $265 |
| Victoria | $370 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than most areas and rose $583 since 2016. Meanwhile, weekly rent is about $301, which is a little below the national figure.
$1,733 —
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $1,150
- 2021: $1,733
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 3234, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 3234, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 50%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $3,000 or more (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Ownership is very high here, with 60% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. This shift is mirrored by a drop in renters, who now make up only 16.7% of households.
16.7% —
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 27.0%
- 2021: 16.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
60.0% —
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 48.6%
- 2021: 60.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 3234, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 55%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 22%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 94.4% of the market, far above the Victorian average of 73.4%. These homes tend to be spacious, as 73.3% have three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom is lower than most areas.
0.70 —
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
94.4% —
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 90.5%
- 2021: 94.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
73.3% —
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 74.3%
- 2021: 73.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 3234, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Other dwelling is next at 4%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 3234, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).
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 3234, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3234/3234-vic/topic/housing-dwellings