3929, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3929, VIC

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

Far more people own their homes outright in postcode 3929 than in the rest of the country, with 66.1% of households owning their place fully. This creates a distinct housing landscape where the majority of residents are mortgage-free, though those with loans or leases face costs well above the national average.

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📍 3929, VIC, Postcode

Where 3929, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$451 ▲ +73.5%
  • $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 3929, VIC — higher than 87% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3929, VIC$451
Mornington Peninsula $380
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,500, which is well above the Victorian figure of $1,859. Renters also pay more than most, with the usual weekly rent at $451, a figure that has risen by $191 since 2011.

$451 ▲ +73.5%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $379
  • 2021: $451

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,500 ▲ +25.0%

Higher than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,500
  • 2021: $2,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3929, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $550–$749 (28%) and $200–$349 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3929, VIC, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

The area has a very high rate of home ownership, with 66.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is much lower than most areas at just 11.7%.

11.7% ▼ -38.9%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 19.1%
  • 2016: 18.8%
  • 2021: 11.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

66.1% ▲ +25.8%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 52.5%
  • 2016: 59.1%
  • 2021: 66.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3929, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 64%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 20%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 96.7% are separate houses and 88.3% have three or more bedrooms. Because homes are so spacious, the 0.60 people per bedroom is well below the national figure of 0.80.

0.60 ▼ -45.5%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.60

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

96.7% ▼ -2.3%

Higher than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 99.0%
  • 2016: 96.5%
  • 2021: 96.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.3% ▲ +7.4%

Higher than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 82.2%
  • 2016: 82.3%
  • 2021: 88.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3929, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Flat or apartment is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3929, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 5 or more (16%).

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 3929, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3929/3929-vic/topic/housing-dwellings