3958, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3958, VIC

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

Almost every home in postcode 3958 is a detached house, making it a place where space is the standard. Most residents enjoy lower housing costs than the state average, with 42.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

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📍 3958, VIC, Postcode

Where 3958, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$260 ▲ +664.7%
  • $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 3958, VIC — lower than 60% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3958, VIC$260
South Gippsland $260
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,150 is far below the Victorian average. Rents are also much lower than the national figure at $260 a week, though this has risen by $226 since 2011.

$260 ▲ +664.7%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $34
  • 2016: $226
  • 2021: $260

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,150 ▼ -11.5%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,509
  • 2021: $1,150

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3958, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 57%; $750 or more is next at 43%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3958, VIC, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 57%; Under $1,000 is next at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is far more common here than in most areas, while the 13.5% of households renting is far below the state and national figures.

13.5% ▼ -29.1%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 19.1%
  • 2016: 18.9%
  • 2021: 13.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.7% ▼ -2.5%

Higher than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.8%
  • 2016: 42.1%
  • 2021: 42.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3958, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (14%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 99% of these have three or more bedrooms. This abundance of space means there are typically fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

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.

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

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

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

99.0% ▲ +12.9%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 87.6%
  • 2016: 83.2%
  • 2021: 99.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3958, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3958, VIC, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 4 bedrooms is next at 26%.

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 3958, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3958/3958-vic/topic/housing-dwellings