3451, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3451, VIC

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

Nearly 99% of homes in postcode 3451 are separate houses, creating a landscape dominated by detached living. This area is marked by a very high rate of home ownership and a rental market that is much smaller than the state and national averages.

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📍 3451, VIC, Postcode

Where 3451, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$305 ▲ +52.5%
  • $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 3451, VIC — higher than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3451, VIC$305
Mount Alexander $300
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $305, which is a little below the Victorian figure of $370. Mortgage payments are also a little below the state and national figures, with the typical monthly payment at $1,517.

$305 ▲ +52.5%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $200
  • 2016: $253
  • 2021: $305

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▲ +25.1%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,213
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3451, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by $350–$549 (33%) and Under $200 (19%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3451, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (25%) and $1,800–$2,999 (25%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is far more common here than in the rest of Australia, accounting for 44.4% of households. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below the national figure, sitting at just 12.1%.

12.1% ▼ -12.7%

Lower than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 13.9%
  • 2016: 14.2%
  • 2021: 12.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

44.4% ▲ +1.3%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.8%
  • 2016: 41.7%
  • 2021: 44.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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3451, VIC splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (44%) and Owned with a mortgage (41%), with Rented at 12%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are far more prevalent here than in most areas, making up 98.6% of all dwellings. Most of these are larger homes, with 76.7% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

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

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

98.6% ▲ +1.3%

Higher than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.3%
  • 2016: 97.2%
  • 2021: 98.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.7% ▲ +4.4%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 73.4%
  • 2016: 72.6%
  • 2021: 76.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3451, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3451, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

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 3451, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3451/3451-vic/topic/housing-dwellings