3579, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3579, VIC

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

Separate houses make up 91.3% of all homes in postcode 3579, far above the national figure. This area is defined by a high proportion of outright home ownership and housing costs that are much lower than most other parts of the country.

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📍 3579, VIC, Postcode

Where 3579, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +53.8%
  • $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 3579, VIC — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3579, VIC$200
Gannawarra $195
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $200, and the usual monthly mortgage payment of $1,000 is also much lower than most areas. Both figures have risen since 2011.

$200 ▲ +53.8%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $130
  • 2016: $160
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,000 ▲ +15.3%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $977
  • 2021: $1,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3579, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 53%; Under $200 is next at 45%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3579, VIC, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (10%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is far above the state and national figures at 47.3%, while the share of households renting is well below Victoria's 28.5%.

20.4% ▼ -16.2%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 24.3%
  • 2016: 22.2%
  • 2021: 20.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.3% ▲ +4.8%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 45.2%
  • 2016: 45.7%
  • 2021: 47.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3579, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Rented (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large detached houses are the norm here, with 78.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Interestingly, there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas, a figure that has moved down since 2011.

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.

91.3% ▲ +0.6%

Lower than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 90.8%
  • 2016: 95.5%
  • 2021: 91.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.8% ▲ +2.1%

Higher than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 77.2%
  • 2016: 78.2%
  • 2021: 78.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3579, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3579, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

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 3579, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3579/3579-vic/topic/housing-dwellings