4272, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4272, QLD

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

A very high 93.7% of homes in postcode 4272 are separate houses, making it an area dominated by detached dwellings. This is far above the national figure, with a strong preference for larger family homes. The local housing market is also marked by high rates of outright home ownership.

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📍 4272, QLD, Postcode

Where 4272, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$420 ▲ +27.3%
  • $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 4272, QLD — higher than 83% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4272, QLD$420
Scenic Rim $315
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $420, which is a little above the state and national figures. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,800, a figure that has fell slightly since 2011.

$420 ▲ +27.3%

Higher than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $330
  • 2016: $380
  • 2021: $420

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,800 ▼ -6.7%

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,929
  • 2016: $1,807
  • 2021: $1,800

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4272, QLD, $350–$549 is the majority at 57%; $200–$349 is next at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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4272, QLD splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (37%) and $1,000–$1,799 (32%), with Under $1,000 at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is very common here, with 44.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national rate of 31.0%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is much lower than most areas at only 14.1%.

14.1% ▼ -21.6%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.0%
  • 2016: 16.3%
  • 2021: 14.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

44.3% ▲ +5.7%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.9%
  • 2016: 44.1%
  • 2021: 44.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4272, QLD, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (39%) and Rented (14%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, with 81.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that separate houses make up 93.7% of all homes.

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.

93.7% ▼ -0.6%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.3%
  • 2016: 94.6%
  • 2021: 93.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.6% ▲ +1.4%

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.5%
  • 2016: 80.4%
  • 2021: 81.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4272, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4272, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

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 4272, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4272/4272-qld/topic/housing-dwellings