4621, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4621, QLD

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

Much lower housing costs define daily life in postcode 4621, where the typical weekly rent is just $200. This affordability is reflected in the high number of people who own their homes outright. It is a place where separate houses dominate the landscape and living costs remain far below state and national figures.

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📍 4621, QLD, Postcode

Where 4621, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +33.3%
  • $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 4621, QLD — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4621, QLD$200
North Burnett $200
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure of $375, and monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas at $971. Both costs have risen slightly since 2011, though they remain very affordable compared to the rest of Queensland.

$200 ▲ +33.3%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $165
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$971 ▲ +6.7%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $910
  • 2016: $923
  • 2021: $971

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4621, QLD, $200–$349 is the majority at 60%; Under $200 is next at 40%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4621, QLD, Under $1,000 is the majority at 54%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 25%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is very common here, with 56.8% of residents doing so, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below the state average and has fallen slightly since 2011.

15.8% ▼ -13.6%

Lower than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.3%
  • 2016: 18.0%
  • 2021: 15.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

56.8% ▲ +4.7%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 54.3%
  • 2016: 52.7%
  • 2021: 56.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4621, QLD, Owned outright is the majority at 56%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 23%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the norm for 96.2% of residents, a figure far above the national average. While these homes are overwhelmingly detached, there are fewer large homes with three or more bedrooms compared to most other areas.

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.

96.2% ▲ +1.9%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.4%
  • 2016: 95.7%
  • 2021: 96.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

67.9% ▼ -0.6%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 68.3%
  • 2016: 69.2%
  • 2021: 67.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4621, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Other dwelling is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4621, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (21%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

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 4621, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4621/4621-qld/topic/housing-dwellings