3270, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3270, VIC

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

Separate houses make up 96.4% of all dwellings in postcode 3270. This area is marked by a very high rate of home ownership, with over half of all residents owning their homes outright. Most homes are large and detached, though they are typically occupied by fewer people per bedroom than in other parts of the country.

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📍 3270, VIC, Postcode

Where 3270, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$275 ▲ +57.1%
  • $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 3270, VIC — lower than 56% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3270, VIC$275
Corangamite $225
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing costs are well below the state and national figures, with typical weekly rents at $275 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $1,400. Both figures have risen since 2011, with mortgage payments climbing by $930 over the decade.

$275 ▲ +57.1%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $175
  • 2016: $213
  • 2021: $275

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,400 ▲ +197.9%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $470
  • 2016: $1,250
  • 2021: $1,400

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3270, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 64%; $350–$549 is next at 36%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3270, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by Under $1,000 (20%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

The area has a very strong ownership profile, as 56.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is much lower than most areas and has fallen by 9.5 percentage points since 2011.

17.5% ▼ -35.1%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.0%
  • 2016: 21.4%
  • 2021: 17.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

56.9% ▲ +5.5%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 54.0%
  • 2016: 48.5%
  • 2021: 56.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3270, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 55%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 21%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, as 80.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Despite this, the number of people per bedroom is well below the national average, reflecting a trend where homes have become less crowded since 2011.

0.60 ▼ -40.0%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.60
  • 2021: 0.60

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

96.4% ▼ -3.6%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 98.1%
  • 2021: 96.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.3% ▲ +5.9%

Higher than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 75.8%
  • 2016: 77.7%
  • 2021: 80.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3270, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3270, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 24%.

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 3270, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3270/3270-vic/topic/housing-dwellings