4612, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4612, QLD

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

Far lower housing costs define life in postcode 4612, where the typical weekly rent is just $205. This is a place where home ownership is very common and costs are well below the state and national figures. Most people live in detached houses, providing a stark contrast to the more expensive urban centers of Queensland.

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📍 4612, QLD, Postcode

Where 4612, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$205 ▲ +70.8%
  • $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 4612, QLD — lower than 76% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4612, QLD$205
South Burnett $245
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure, and the usual monthly home-loan payment of $1,300 is well below the Queensland average. Both rent and mortgage costs have risen since 2011.

$205 ▲ +70.8%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $120
  • 2016: $110
  • 2021: $205

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +49.9%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $921
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4612, QLD, Under $200 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4612, QLD, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 53%; Under $1,000 is next at 47%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A very high 59.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the Australian average of 31%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is among the lowest at this level and fell by 6.1 points since 2011.

8.8% ▼ -41.0%

Lower than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 14.9%
  • 2016: 15.7%
  • 2021: 8.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

59.3% ▲ +20.9%

Higher than 96% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 49.1%
  • 2016: 45.1%
  • 2021: 59.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4612, QLD, Owned outright is the majority at 57%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the dominant choice here at 96.7%, far above the state and national figures. While these detached homes are common, the area has far fewer three-bedroom or larger homes than most other places.

1.00 ▼ -9.1%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 1.00

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

96.7% ▲ +1.8%

Higher than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.0%
  • 2016: 92.2%
  • 2021: 96.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

52.7% ▼ -25.0%

Lower than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 70.4%
  • 2016: 69.6%
  • 2021: 52.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4612, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Other dwelling is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4612, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (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 4612, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4612/4612-qld/topic/housing-dwellings