$140 ▲ +40.0%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $100
- 2016: $103
- 2021: $140
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
4627, QLD · Postcode
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far lower housing costs define postcode 4627, where the typical weekly rent is just $140. This area is much more affordable than the state and national averages. A high proportion of residents own their homes outright, contributing to a housing market that is significantly cheaper than most other regions.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 4627, QLD — lower than 91% of areas.
| 4627, QLD | $140 |
|---|---|
| North Burnett | $200 |
| Queensland | $365 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are among the lowest for similar areas at $140, which is far below the Queensland figure of $365. Mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas, with the typical monthly payment of $834 sitting far below the national figure.
$140 ▲ +40.0%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$834 ▲ +4.3%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In 4627, QLD, Under $200 is the majority at 82%; $200–$349 is next at 18%.
In 4627, QLD, Under $1,000 is the majority at 58%; $3,000 or more is next at 24%.
How homes are owned or rented.
Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 46.2%, a figure that has risen since 2011. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen 16 points to 23.0%, which is well below the Australian average.
23.0% ▼ -41.7%
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
46.2% ▲ +17.5%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In 4627, QLD, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Rented (23%) and Owned with a mortgage (21%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are the dominant choice for 89.3% of residents, a figure far above the state and national averages. While most homes are detached, the proportion of houses with three or more bedrooms is well below the national figure at 69.2%.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
89.3% ▲ +3.4%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
69.2% ▲ +1.5%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In 4627, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 90%; Flat or apartment is next at 5%.
In 4627, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 4627, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4627/4627-qld/topic/housing-dwellings