3799, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3799, VIC

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

Housing in postcode 3799 is mostly made up of separate houses, with nearly 98% of homes being detached. This is far above the national figure and is a key feature of the local landscape. The area is dominated by home ownership and is much less reliant on renting than most other parts of Australia.

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📍 3799, VIC, Postcode

Where 3799, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +33.9%
  • $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 3799, VIC — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3799, VIC$300
Yarra Ranges $380
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure of $375. Mortgage payments are also lower than the state and national averages, with the typical monthly payment sitting at $1,412.

$300 ▲ +33.9%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $224
  • 2016: $263
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,412 ▲ +8.6%

Lower than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,412

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3799, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 57%; $350–$549 is next at 30%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3799, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (28%) and $1,800–$2,999 (23%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 37.8% of homes owned outright—well above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, only 13% of households rent, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

13.0% ▼ -28.6%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.3%
  • 2016: 17.9%
  • 2021: 13.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.8% ▲ +8.4%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.9%
  • 2016: 35.4%
  • 2021: 37.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3799, VIC, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (13%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 97.7% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. While 72.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011 to 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.

97.7% ▲ +2.5%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.2%
  • 2016: 96.3%
  • 2021: 97.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.4% ▲ +4.0%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 69.6%
  • 2016: 70.8%
  • 2021: 72.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3799, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Other dwelling is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3799, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 2 bedrooms is next at 21%.

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 3799, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3799/3799-vic/topic/housing-dwellings