4208, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4208, QLD

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

Much higher housing costs than most areas define postcode 4208, where the typical weekly rent is $445. This region is dominated by large family homes, with over 90% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 4208, QLD, Postcode

Where 4208, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$445 ▲ +17.1%
  • $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 4208, QLD — higher than 87% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4208, QLD$445
Gold Coast $450
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 and weekly rents of $445 are both much higher than in most areas. While rents have risen $65 since 2011, the usual monthly mortgage payment has actually fallen by $383 over the same period.

$445 ▲ +17.1%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $380
  • 2016: $420
  • 2021: $445

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▼ -16.1%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,383
  • 2016: $2,043
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4208, QLD, $350–$549 is the majority at 83%; $550–$749 is next at 7%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4208, QLD, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 50%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 28%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Half of all homes are owned with a mortgage, while 26.3% are rented. The proportion of people who own their home outright is 21.0%, which is well below the national figure of 31.0%.

26.3% ▼ -19.5%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.7%
  • 2016: 31.1%
  • 2021: 26.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.0% ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 19.9%
  • 2016: 20.2%
  • 2021: 21.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4208, QLD, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 50%; Rented is next at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 93.6% of the market, far above the national figure of 72.3%. This is reflected in the home sizes, as 91.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is among the highest levels for similar areas.

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.

93.6% ▼ -0.8%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.4%
  • 2016: 93.2%
  • 2021: 93.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

91.9% ▲ +2.6%

Higher than 92% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 89.6%
  • 2016: 90.3%
  • 2021: 91.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4208, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4208, QLD, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 63%; 3 bedrooms is next at 19%.

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 4208, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4208/4208-qld/topic/housing-dwellings