3796, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3796, VIC

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

Far more detached houses exist in postcode 3796 than in the typical Victorian or Australian suburb. This area is dominated by large family homes, with nearly 87% of properties featuring three or more bedrooms. Most residents own their own homes, and very few people rent.

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📍 3796, VIC, Postcode

Where 3796, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$365 ▲ +32.7%
  • $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 3796, VIC — higher than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3796, VIC$365
Yarra Ranges $380
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is much higher than most areas, though this is about the same as the national figure. Weekly rents are also higher than most areas at $365, having risen by $90 since 2011.

$365 ▲ +32.7%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $275
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $365

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +21.4%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,647
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3796, VIC, $350–$549 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 30%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3796, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far less common here than across Australia, with only 9.1% of households renting. Most homes are owned with a mortgage (55.5%) or owned outright (31.6%), and the share of outright owners rose slightly since 2011.

9.1% ▼ -15.4%

Lower than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 10.8%
  • 2016: 9.1%
  • 2021: 9.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.6% ▲ +8.8%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.0%
  • 2016: 30.4%
  • 2021: 31.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3796, VIC, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 56%; Owned outright is next at 32%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 97.8% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. This preference for large homes is reflected in the fact that 87.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

97.8% ▲ +1.6%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 96.2%
  • 2016: 96.2%
  • 2021: 97.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

87.2% ▲ +0.6%

Higher than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.7%
  • 2016: 86.1%
  • 2021: 87.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3796, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3796, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (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 3796, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3796/3796-vic/topic/housing-dwellings