$215 —
Lower than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $200
- 2021: $215
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
3857, VIC · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 3857, VIC
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Every single home in postcode 3857 is a separate house, making it a rare example of a completely detached residential area. Housing here is remarkably affordable, with typical rents and mortgage payments sitting well below state and national figures. This is a stable market where home ownership is very common.
$215
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- $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 3857, VIC — lower than 73% of areas.
| 3857, VIC | $215 |
|---|---|
| Wellington | $260 |
| Victoria | $370 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is just $215, which is far below the national figure of $375. The usual monthly mortgage payment is also well below the Victorian average, sitting at $1,262.
$1,262 ▲ +12.0%
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,127
- 2016: $1,187
- 2021: $1,262
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 3857, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 67%; Under $200 is next at 33%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 3857, VIC, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 70%; Under $1,000 is next at 30%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is very high here, with 55% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. This has risen 18 points since 2011, while the share of households renting has fallen to just 8.5%.
8.5% ▼ -58.4%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.5%
- 2016: 11.8%
- 2021: 8.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
55.0% ▲ +49.2%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 36.9%
- 2016: 40.4%
- 2021: 55.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 3857, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 55%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 33%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are the norm, as 85.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the Australian average and consistent with the fact that 100% of the homes are separate houses.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
100.0% ▲ +5.2%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 95.1%
- 2016: 100.0%
- 2021: 100.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
85.3% ▲ +3.7%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 82.3%
- 2016: 87.5%
- 2021: 85.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 3857, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 3857, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 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 3857, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3857/3857-vic/topic/housing-dwellings