4179, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4179, QLD

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

Much higher housing costs than most areas mark postcode 4179, where typical monthly mortgage payments reach $2,123. This area is dominated by large family homes, with over 80% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While many residents own their homes, the cost of both buying and renting remains above the state and national figures.

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📍 4179, QLD, Postcode

Where 4179, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$420 ▲ +18.3%
  • $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 4179, QLD — higher than 83% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4179, QLD$420
Brisbane $408
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $420, which is a little above the national figure of $375 and has risen $65 since 2011. Mortgage costs are also high, with the usual monthly payment of $2,123 sitting a little above the Queensland figure.

$420 ▲ +18.3%

Higher than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $355
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $420

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,123 ▼ -2.0%

Higher than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,050
  • 2021: $2,123

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4179, QLD, $350–$549 is the majority at 54%; $200–$349 is next at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4179, QLD, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 32.2% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the state average. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is 24.2%, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages.

24.2% ▼ -10.5%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.1%
  • 2016: 25.5%
  • 2021: 24.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

32.2% ▲ +0.1%

Lower than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.2%
  • 2016: 31.6%
  • 2021: 32.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4179, QLD, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, with 81.7% having three or more bedrooms, well above the national figure. Separate houses make up 79.1% of all dwellings, though this has fallen 3.5 points since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

79.1% ▼ -4.3%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 82.6%
  • 2016: 80.4%
  • 2021: 79.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.7% ▲ +2.0%

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.1%
  • 2016: 80.5%
  • 2021: 81.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4179, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4179, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

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 4179, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4179/4179-qld/topic/housing-dwellings