3266, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3266, VIC

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

Far lower housing costs make postcode 3266 an affordable place to live compared to the rest of the state. Most people live in large, separate houses, with many residents owning their homes outright. This creates a housing market that is much cheaper and more stable than the national average.

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📍 3266, VIC, Postcode

Where 3266, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220 ▲ +76.0%
  • $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 3266, VIC — lower than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3266, VIC$220
Corangamite $225
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $220, and usual monthly mortgage payments are well below Victoria's $1,859 at just $1,200. Both figures have risen since 2011, though they remain lower than most areas.

$220 ▲ +76.0%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $125
  • 2016: $160
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,200 ▲ +20.0%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,000
  • 2016: $1,209
  • 2021: $1,200

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3266, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 55%; Under $200 is next at 42%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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3266, VIC splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (39%) and Under $1,000 (38%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 14%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 45.0% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below the state average at 18.0%.

18.0% ▼ -21.7%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.0%
  • 2016: 22.3%
  • 2021: 18.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

45.0% ▲ +7.8%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.7%
  • 2016: 43.7%
  • 2021: 45.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3266, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 84.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average and consistent with the fact that 94.7% of homes are separate houses.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

94.7% ▼ -0.4%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.1%
  • 2016: 94.5%
  • 2021: 94.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.8% ▲ +1.4%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 83.7%
  • 2016: 82.2%
  • 2021: 84.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3266, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3266, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 27%.

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 3266, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3266/3266-vic/topic/housing-dwellings