3941, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3941, 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 3941 than in the rest of the state, with 42.8% of residents owing nothing on their property. This area is dominated by large, detached houses and has a much lower proportion of renters compared to the national average.

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📍 3941, VIC, Postcode

Where 3941, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$369 ▲ +47.6%
  • $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 3941, VIC — higher than 70% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3941, VIC$369
Mornington Peninsula $380
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $369 and monthly mortgage payments are $1,800, both of which are higher than most areas. These costs have climbed since 2011, with typical rents rising by $119 per week.

$369 ▲ +47.6%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $369

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,800 ▲ +18.7%

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,560
  • 2021: $1,800

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3941, VIC, $350–$549 is the majority at 55%; $200–$349 is next at 33%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3941, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, as the 42.8% who own their homes outright is far above the Victorian figure of 32.2%. Conversely, the 22.1% of households that rent is well below the national average of 30.6%.

22.1% ▼ -5.4%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.4%
  • 2016: 24.0%
  • 2021: 22.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.8% ▲ +7.7%

Higher than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 39.8%
  • 2016: 38.3%
  • 2021: 42.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3941, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 95.5% of the market, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. This preference for larger homes is reflected in the 83.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

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

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

95.5% ▲ +1.6%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.0%
  • 2016: 94.4%
  • 2021: 95.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.8% ▲ +4.4%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.2%
  • 2016: 80.2%
  • 2021: 83.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3941, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3941, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 3941, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3941/3941-vic/topic/housing-dwellings