3991, VIC · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 3991, VIC

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

Much lower rental rates than most areas define the housing market in postcode 3991. This is a place where almost everyone lives in a detached house, with many residents owning their homes outright. Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure, sitting at just $225.

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📍 3991, VIC, Postcode

Where 3991, VIC sits — Median rent (weekly)

$225 ▲ +40.6%
  • $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 3991, VIC — lower than 70% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
3991, VIC$225
Bass Coast $300
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure of $375, though they have risen by $65 since 2011. The usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,500, which is a little below the Victorian average of $1,859.

$225 ▲ +40.6%

Lower than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $160
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $225

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,500 ▲ +38.5%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,083
  • 2016: $1,355
  • 2021: $1,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 3991, VIC, $200–$349 is the majority at 73%; $350–$549 is next at 27%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 3991, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is high here, with 45.2% of people owning their place outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas, falling to 13% since 2011.

13.0% ▼ -31.2%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.9%
  • 2016: 17.4%
  • 2021: 13.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

45.2% ▲ +4.4%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 43.3%
  • 2016: 40.6%
  • 2021: 45.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 3991, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (12%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in this area is a separate house, and 81.5% have three or more bedrooms. This is well above the national figure, and because of these large homes, there are fewer people per bedroom than in most 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% ▲ +5.8%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.5%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.5% ▲ +1.3%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.5%
  • 2016: 78.3%
  • 2021: 81.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 3991, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 3991, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

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 3991, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3991/3991-vic/topic/housing-dwellings