3741, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3741, VIC

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

Far more people own their homes outright in postcode 3741 than in the rest of the country, with 44.6% of residents owning their house fully. This makes the area stand out against both the state and national figures. While home ownership is high, the costs for those paying for their housing remain a little below the typical figures for Victoria and Australia.

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📍 3741, VIC, Postcode

Where 3741, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +66.7%
  • $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 3741, VIC — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3741, VIC$300
Alpine $275
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure of $375. For those with loans, the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,573, a little below the Victorian average of $1,859.

$300 ▲ +66.7%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $180
  • 2016: $228
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,573 ▲ +25.8%

Higher than 50% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,250
  • 2016: $1,393
  • 2021: $1,573

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3741, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 44%, followed by $350–$549 (30%) and Under $200 (19%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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3741, VIC splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (30%), with Under $1,000 at 26%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

The proportion of homes owned outright is far above the national rate, sitting at 44.6%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is 23.2%, which is well below both state and national levels.

23.2% ▼ -14.0%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 26.9%
  • 2016: 26.3%
  • 2021: 23.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

44.6% ▲ +1.7%

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.8%
  • 2016: 44.7%
  • 2021: 44.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3741, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 85.2% of homes here, a figure far above the national average of 72.3%. Despite many homes having 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.

85.2% ▲ +1.6%

Lower than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 83.9%
  • 2016: 84.9%
  • 2021: 85.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.5% ▲ +1.5%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 71.4%
  • 2016: 73.2%
  • 2021: 72.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3741, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 86%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3741, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

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 3741, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3741/3741-vic/topic/housing-dwellings