4214, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4214, QLD

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

Renting is particularly expensive in postcode 4214, where typical weekly rents have climbed to $480. This area is dominated by large family homes, with nearly 87% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While most residents own their homes, a significant number still have mortgages to pay.

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📍 4214, QLD, Postcode

Where 4214, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$480 ▲ +26.3%
  • $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 4214, QLD — higher than 90% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4214, QLD$480
Gold Coast $450
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are among the highest for similar areas, sitting well above the Queensland figure of $365. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also a little above the state average at $1,950, though this amount fell slightly since 2011.

$480 ▲ +26.3%

Higher than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $380
  • 2016: $410
  • 2021: $480

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▼ -2.5%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $1,820
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4214, QLD, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $550–$749 (29%) and $200–$349 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4214, QLD, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common, with 38.9% of households paying off a mortgage and 29.6% owning their home outright. The proportion of people renting is higher than most areas, though it is well below the state figure of 33.1%.

28.1% ▼ -6.6%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.1%
  • 2016: 30.0%
  • 2021: 28.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.6% ▲ +15.3%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 25.7%
  • 2016: 28.2%
  • 2021: 29.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4214, QLD, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm here, as separate houses make up 79.7% of all dwellings. This is well above the national figure, with 86.7% of all homes having three or more bedrooms.

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.

79.7% ▼ -0.9%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.4%
  • 2016: 80.0%
  • 2021: 79.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.7% ▼ -0.1%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.7%
  • 2016: 84.9%
  • 2021: 86.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4214, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.

Bedrooms per home

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4214, QLD splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (39%) and 4 bedrooms (38%), with 5 or more at 10%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

More for 4214, QLD

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 4214, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4214/4214-qld/topic/housing-dwellings