3864, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3864, VIC

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

A far lower rental rate than the state average marks the housing landscape in postcode 3864. Most people here own their homes, and the costs for both rent and mortgages are well below national figures. It is a place where separate houses are the norm and home ownership is very high.

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📍 3864, VIC, Postcode

Where 3864, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$190 ▲ +111.1%
  • $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 3864, VIC — lower than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3864, VIC$190
East Gippsland $268
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is just $190, which is far below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also well below the Victorian average, sitting at $1,218.

$190 ▲ +111.1%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $90
  • 2016: $70
  • 2021: $190

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,218 ▲ +1.5%

Lower than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,200
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,218

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3864, VIC, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and $1,000–$1,799 (22%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

More than half of all homes in the area are owned outright, a figure far above the national average of 31%. This high level of ownership helps explain why only 4.3% of households rent, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas.

4.3% ▼ -63.9%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 12.1%
  • 2016: 12.2%
  • 2021: 4.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

51.1% ▲ +5.9%

Higher than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 48.2%
  • 2016: 41.5%
  • 2021: 51.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3864, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 55%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 41%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 93.5% of all homes, far above the Victorian average of 73.4%. Most of these are larger family homes, with 78.3% having three or more bedrooms.

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.

93.5% ▼ -4.5%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.9%
  • 2016: 95.1%
  • 2021: 93.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.3% ▼ -3.7%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.3%
  • 2016: 73.2%
  • 2021: 78.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3864, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3864, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 23%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 3864, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3864/3864-vic/topic/housing-dwellings