3823, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3823, VIC

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

Separate houses make up 97.6% of all homes in postcode 3823. This is a very strong ownership area where nearly half of all residents own their homes outright. It is largely a place of spacious, detached living with very few renters.

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📍 3823, VIC, Postcode

Where 3823, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +77.8%
  • $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 3823, VIC — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3823, VIC$320
Baw Baw $320
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $320 and the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,517, both of which are a little below the Victorian and national figures. Both costs have risen since 2011, with rent increasing by $140 per week.

$320 ▲ +77.8%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $180
  • 2016: $263
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▲ +16.7%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,309
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3823, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (40%) and Under $200 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3823, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 44.2% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the 13.4% of households that rent is far below the 30.6% seen across Australia.

13.4% ▼ -12.7%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.4%
  • 2016: 17.0%
  • 2021: 13.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

44.2% ▲ +2.8%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.0%
  • 2016: 41.3%
  • 2021: 44.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3823, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Rented (14%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the Victorian average. Despite these larger homes, the number of people per bedroom is 0.70, which is lower than most 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.

97.6% ▼ -0.4%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 98.0%
  • 2016: 96.7%
  • 2021: 97.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.1% ▲ +2.7%

Higher than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.9%
  • 2016: 82.1%
  • 2021: 84.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3823, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3823, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 32%.

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 3823, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3823/3823-vic/topic/housing-dwellings