3747, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3747, 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 3747 than in the rest of the state, with 46.4% of households holding their property clear of debt. This area is dominated by large, detached houses and has a much lower proportion of renters compared to the national average.

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📍 3747, VIC, Postcode

Where 3747, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +57.9%
  • $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 3747, VIC — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3747, VIC$300
Indigo $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. Monthly home-loan payments are also a little below the state and national averages, sitting at $1,560.

$300 ▲ +57.9%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $190
  • 2016: $245
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,560 ▲ +2.8%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,428
  • 2021: $1,560

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3747, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 47%, followed by $350–$549 (31%) and Under $200 (22%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3747, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with the share of homes owned outright being far above the Victoria and Australia figures. Meanwhile, the 18.3% of households that rent is far below the national average.

18.3% ▼ -8.9%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.1%
  • 2016: 20.9%
  • 2021: 18.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.4% ▲ +3.6%

Higher than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 44.8%
  • 2016: 44.6%
  • 2021: 46.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3747, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common, making up 94.4% of all homes, which is far above the state and national levels. Most homes are large, with 77% having three or more bedrooms, though 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: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

94.4% ▲ +1.4%

Higher than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 93.2%
  • 2016: 91.2%
  • 2021: 94.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.0% ▲ +1.6%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 75.8%
  • 2016: 76.9%
  • 2021: 77.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3747, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3747, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

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 3747, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3747/3747-vic/topic/housing-dwellings