3357, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3357, VIC

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

Separate houses make up 96.6% of all dwellings in postcode 3357, far exceeding the national figure. This is a predominantly owner-occupied area where nearly half of all homes are owned outright. The housing landscape is defined by large, detached properties and a very small rental market.

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📍 3357, VIC, Postcode

Where 3357, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$305 ▲ +32.6%
  • $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 3357, VIC — higher than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3357, VIC$305
Ballarat $297
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $305, which is a little below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Monthly mortgage payments are higher than in most areas, typically sitting at $1,733 after rising by $278 since 2011.

$305 ▲ +32.6%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $230
  • 2016: $275
  • 2021: $305

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +19.1%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,455
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3357, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by $350–$549 (30%) and Under $200 (12%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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3357, VIC splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (34%), with Under $1,000 at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 46.9% of homes owned outright—far above the state and national figures. Meanwhile, only 13.2% of households rent, which is much lower than most areas.

13.2% ▼ -2.7%

Lower than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 13.5%
  • 2016: 14.9%
  • 2021: 13.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.9% ▲ +13.7%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.3%
  • 2016: 42.2%
  • 2021: 46.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3357, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Rented (13%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 88.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. This contributes to a lower density of people per bedroom, which has dropped 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.

96.6% ▲ +1.9%

Higher than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.8%
  • 2016: 96.7%
  • 2021: 96.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.1% ▲ +1.7%

Higher than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.6%
  • 2016: 84.6%
  • 2021: 88.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3357, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3357, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (36%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

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 3357, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3357/3357-vic/topic/housing-dwellings