3558, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3558, VIC

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

A far higher proportion of people own their homes outright in postcode 3558 compared to the rest of the state. This area is characterised by very low housing costs and a strong preference for detached houses. Nearly half of all households are owned outright, making it much more affordable than the national average.

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📍 3558, VIC, Postcode

Where 3558, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220 ▲ +46.7%
  • $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 3558, VIC — lower than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3558, VIC$220
Greater Bendigo $295
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,083 and weekly rents of $220 are far below the national figures. Both costs have risen since 2011, with the typical mortgage increasing by $400 per month.

$220 ▲ +46.7%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $165
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 ▲ +58.6%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $683
  • 2016: $953
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3558, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 57%; Under $200 is next at 33%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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3558, VIC splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (46%) and Under $1,000 (43%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 7%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is much higher here than in most areas at 48.6%, which is far above the Victorian figure of 32.2%. Meanwhile, the 18.3% of households that rent is far below the national average.

18.3% ▲ +3.2%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.7%
  • 2016: 16.5%
  • 2021: 18.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

48.6% ▼ -6.0%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 51.7%
  • 2016: 48.4%
  • 2021: 48.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3558, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96.5% of all homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. While 73.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

96.5% ▲ +5.9%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 91.1%
  • 2016: 92.4%
  • 2021: 96.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.9% ▲ +5.7%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 70.0%
  • 2016: 72.7%
  • 2021: 73.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3558, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Other dwelling is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3558, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 2 bedrooms is next at 20%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 3558, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3558/3558-vic/topic/housing-dwellings