3990, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3990, 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 3990 than in the rest of the country, with nearly half of all households owning their place fully. This area is dominated by detached houses, where the typical monthly mortgage payment has climbed to $2,134.

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📍 3990, VIC, Postcode

Where 3990, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$308
  • $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 3990, VIC — higher than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3990, VIC$308
Bass Coast $300
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $2,134, which is a little above the national figure and has risen by $667 since 2016. Meanwhile, weekly rent is $308, a little below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

$308

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: $275
  • 2021: $308

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,134

Higher than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: $1,467
  • 2021: $2,134

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3990, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3990, VIC, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 48.9% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national rate of 31%. Only 6.7% of households rent, a figure far below the 30.6% seen across Australia.

6.7%

Lower than 95% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 6.4%
  • 2021: 6.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

48.9%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 44.7%
  • 2021: 48.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3990, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 54%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 39%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most are larger homes, with 73.3% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 0.60
  • 2021: 0.80

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

100.0%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 89.4%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.3%

Lower than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 57.4%
  • 2021: 73.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3990, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3990, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

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 3990, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3990/3990-vic/topic/housing-dwellings