3916, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3916, VIC

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

A total of 100% of dwellings in postcode 3916 are separate houses, making it a unique area of exclusively detached homes. Most residents own their homes outright, and while housing costs are high, the typical home is spacious with three or more bedrooms.

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📍 3916, VIC, Postcode

Where 3916, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$418 ▲ +60.8%
  • $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 3916, VIC — higher than 83% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3916, VIC$418
Mornington Peninsula $380
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $418 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, both of which are much higher than most areas. These costs have climbed significantly since 2011, with the usual monthly mortgage payment rising by $1,192.

$418 ▲ +60.8%

Higher than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $375
  • 2021: $418

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +122.3%

Higher than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $975
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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3916, VIC splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (29%) and $550–$749 (29%), with $200–$349 at 17%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3916, VIC, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 60.7% of homes owned outright—a figure far above the Victorian average of 32.2%. Consequently, the 11.7% of households that rent is far below both the state and national figures.

11.7% ▲ +6.8%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 10.9%
  • 2016: 16.1%
  • 2021: 11.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

60.7% ▲ +6.1%

Higher than 98% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 57.2%
  • 2016: 50.6%
  • 2021: 60.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3916, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 61%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 86.6% having three or more bedrooms. Because there are so many rooms, the 0.60 people per bedroom is well below the national figure of 0.80.

0.60 ▼ -40.0%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.60

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 96.7%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.6% ▲ +3.5%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 83.7%
  • 2016: 85.5%
  • 2021: 86.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3916, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3916, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (12%).

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 3916, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3916/3916-vic/topic/housing-dwellings