3412, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3412, VIC

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

Extremely low housing costs define postcode 3412, where every single home is a separate house. It is an area where most people own their homes outright, making it stand out from similar regions. This is reflected in the very low monthly mortgage and rent payments compared to the rest of the state.

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📍 3412, VIC, Postcode

Where 3412, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$100 ▲ +100.0%
  • $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 3412, VIC — lower than 98% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3412, VIC$100
West Wimmera $140
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is just $100, which is far below the $375 national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are also among the lowest at this level, with a typical payment of $566, far below the Victorian average of $1,859.

$100 ▲ +100.0%

Lower than 98% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $50
  • 2016: $75
  • 2021: $100

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$566 ▼ -2.9%

Lower than 97% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $583
  • 2016: $440
  • 2021: $566

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3412, VIC, Under $200 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3412, VIC, Under $1,000 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 56.6% of homes owned outright, far above the 31% national figure. This explains why the rental rate of 13.2% is much lower than most other areas.

13.2% ▲ +14.2%

Lower than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 11.5%
  • 2016: 14.6%
  • 2021: 13.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

56.6% ▼ -10.8%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 63.5%
  • 2016: 60.0%
  • 2021: 56.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3412, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 56%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every home in the area is a separate house, far above the Victorian figure of 73.4%. While nearly 73% of these homes have three or more bedrooms, there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

100.0% ▲ +5.1%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.2%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.9% ▼ -0.5%

Lower than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 73.3%
  • 2016: 75.4%
  • 2021: 72.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3412, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3412, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).

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 3412, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3412/3412-vic/topic/housing-dwellings