4270, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4270, QLD

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

Almost every home in postcode 4270 is a separate house, with 99.1% being detached. This area is defined by large family dwellings and high living costs, where typical mortgage and rent payments sit well above both state and national figures.

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📍 4270, QLD, Postcode

Where 4270, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +28.6%
  • $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 4270, QLD — higher than 87% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4270, QLD$450
Scenic Rim $315
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is well above the Queensland figure of $1,733. Rent is also much higher than most areas, with the usual weekly cost reaching $450.

$450 ▲ +28.6%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $350
  • 2016: $395
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,080
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4270, QLD, the largest group is $350–$549 at 43%, followed by $550–$749 (34%) and $200–$349 (17%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4270, QLD, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (22%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Most residents own their home with a mortgage, accounting for 63% of households. Very few people rent here, at just 9.2%, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

9.2% ▼ -25.4%

Lower than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 12.3%
  • 2016: 12.2%
  • 2021: 9.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.6% ▲ +11.1%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 22.1%
  • 2016: 23.4%
  • 2021: 24.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4270, QLD, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 63%; Owned outright is next at 25%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 91.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the Australian figure of 73.8%, and almost all homes are separate houses.

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.

99.1% ▲ +0.2%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 98.9%
  • 2016: 99.0%
  • 2021: 99.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

91.1% ▲ +3.0%

Higher than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 88.4%
  • 2016: 88.2%
  • 2021: 91.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4270, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 100%; Flat or apartment is next at 0%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4270, QLD, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (31%) and 5 or more (20%).

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 4270, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4270/4270-qld/topic/housing-dwellings