3797, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3797, VIC

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

Separate houses make up 84.4% of all homes in postcode 3797, far above the national figure. This area is dominated by large family homes, with 76% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. It is a strong ownership market where few people rent compared to other parts of the country.

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📍 3797, VIC, Postcode

Where 3797, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +36.4%
  • $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 3797, VIC — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3797, VIC$300
Yarra Ranges $380
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,797, which is higher than most areas and has risen by $297 since 2011. Meanwhile, weekly rent is $300, a figure well below the national average.

$300 ▲ +36.4%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $220
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,797 ▲ +19.8%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,485
  • 2021: $1,797

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3797, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (31%) and Under $200 (17%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3797, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is high here, with 38.5% of homes owned outright, which is well above the Victorian and Australian figures. Only 15.7% of households rent, a proportion far below the state and national averages.

15.7% ▼ -9.4%

Lower than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.3%
  • 2016: 17.5%
  • 2021: 15.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.5% ▲ +10.7%

Lower than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.8%
  • 2016: 35.5%
  • 2021: 38.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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3797, VIC splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (42%) and Owned outright (39%), with Rented at 16%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are very common at 84.4%, though this is lower than it was in 2011. While 76% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical number of people per bedroom is 0.80.

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.

84.4% ▼ -7.9%

Lower than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 91.6%
  • 2016: 90.8%
  • 2021: 84.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.0% ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 72.0%
  • 2016: 72.2%
  • 2021: 76.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3797, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3797, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

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 3797, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3797/3797-vic/topic/housing-dwellings