4304, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4304, QLD

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

More than 41% of households rent in postcode 4304, which is far above the national figure. This area is notably more affordable than most of the country, with typical mortgage and rent payments sitting well below Queensland and Australian levels. While many residents are renters, the majority of homes here are large, detached houses.

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📍 4304, QLD, Postcode

Where 4304, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +20.0%
  • $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 4304, QLD — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4304, QLD$300
Ipswich $330
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home loans are $1,300, which is well below the Queensland figure of $1,733. Weekly rent is also lower than the national average at $300, though this has risen by $50 since 2011.

$300 ▲ +20.0%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▼ -14.3%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,387
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4304, QLD, $200–$349 is the majority at 69%; $350–$549 is next at 18%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4304, QLD, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 62%; Under $1,000 is next at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 41.5% of households renting. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright has fallen to 24.5%, a figure well below the Australian average of 31%.

41.5% ▲ +10.2%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37.6%
  • 2016: 42.8%
  • 2021: 41.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.5% ▼ -15.1%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 28.9%
  • 2016: 25.3%
  • 2021: 24.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4304, QLD, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 83.6% of the market, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most homes are spacious, with 76.8% 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.

83.6% ▼ -4.4%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 87.4%
  • 2016: 83.6%
  • 2021: 83.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.8% ▲ +3.1%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 74.5%
  • 2016: 75.1%
  • 2021: 76.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4304, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4304, QLD, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 4 bedrooms is next at 21%.

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 4304, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4304/4304-qld/topic/housing-dwellings