3356, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3356, VIC

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

Much higher rental rates than most areas mark the housing landscape in postcode 3356, where 36.0% of households rent. This is well above the Victorian figure of 28.5%. While renting is common, the typical weekly rent is only $270, which is well below the state and national averages.

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📍 3356, VIC, Postcode

Where 3356, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$270 ▲ +42.1%
  • $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 3356, VIC — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3356, VIC$270
Ballarat $297
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home loan payments are $1,250, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,859. Rents are also low at $270 a week, though this has risen by $80 since 2011.

$270 ▲ +42.1%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $190
  • 2016: $240
  • 2021: $270

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,250 ▼ -3.8%

Lower than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,250

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3356, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 65%; Under $200 is next at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3356, VIC, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 55%; Under $1,000 is next at 31%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is common here, with 36.0% of households renting, a figure that has risen 5.0 points since 2011. Meanwhile, 29.9% of homes are owned outright, which is much lower than most other areas.

36.0% ▲ +16.2%

Higher than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 31.0%
  • 2016: 34.5%
  • 2021: 36.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.9% ▼ -1.8%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.5%
  • 2016: 27.4%
  • 2021: 29.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3356, VIC, the largest group is Rented at 36%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (30%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are common, making up 78.5% of homes, which is well above the national figure of 72.3%. Most homes are larger, with 75.6% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen to 0.70 since 2011.

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.

78.5% ▼ -2.8%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.8%
  • 2016: 74.0%
  • 2021: 78.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.6% ▲ +0.4%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 75.3%
  • 2016: 75.5%
  • 2021: 75.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3356, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 21%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3356, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 2 bedrooms is next at 19%.

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 3356, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3356/3356-vic/topic/housing-dwellings