3589, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3589, VIC

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

A far lower typical monthly mortgage of $975 marks the housing landscape in postcode 3589 compared to the national figure of $1,863. This area is defined by its commitment to detached living, with every single home being a separate house. Most residents live in larger homes, with 83.6% having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 3589, VIC, Postcode

Where 3589, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$250 ▲ +150.0%
  • $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 3589, VIC — lower than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3589, VIC$250
Swan Hill $225
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical housing costs are well below state and national figures, with weekly rents at $250 and monthly mortgage payments at $975. Both have risen since 2011, with the usual rent increasing by $150 and mortgage payments by $175.

$250 ▲ +150.0%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $100
  • 2016: $130
  • 2021: $250

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$975 ▲ +21.9%

Lower than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $800
  • 2016: $1,177
  • 2021: $975

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3589, VIC, the largest group is Under $200 at 48%, followed by $350–$549 (36%) and $200–$349 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3589, VIC, Under $1,000 is the majority at 73%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 27%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 33.6% of homes are owned outright, which is a little above the Victorian average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting rose to 20.7% since 2011, though this remains well below the national figure of 30.6%.

20.7% ▲ +31.0%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.8%
  • 2016: 12.1%
  • 2021: 20.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.6% ▼ -12.9%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 38.6%
  • 2016: 44.9%
  • 2021: 33.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3589, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 36%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every home here is a separate house, a figure far above the Victorian average of 73.4%. These homes are typically large, and this helps explain why the number of people per bedroom is a little above the national figure at 0.90.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 96.3%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.6% ▼ -8.3%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 91.2%
  • 2016: 87.9%
  • 2021: 83.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3589, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3589, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 5 or more (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 3589, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3589/3589-vic/topic/housing-dwellings