4717, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4717, QLD

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

Far more people rent their homes in postcode 4717 than in most other areas, with 60.8% of households renting. This high rental rate is accompanied by housing costs that are well below the state and national figures. The area is mostly made up of large, detached houses.

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📍 4717, QLD, Postcode

Where 4717, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220 ▲ +254.8%
  • $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 4717, QLD — lower than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4717, QLD$220
Central Highlands $250
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $220, though this has risen from $62 in 2011. Home loan payments are also much lower than most areas, with a typical monthly cost of $1,083.

$220 ▲ +254.8%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $62
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 ▼ -43.0%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,900
  • 2016: $1,520
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4717, QLD, the largest group is Under $200 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (38%) and $350–$549 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4717, QLD, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and $1,800–$2,999 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here at 60.8%, which is far above the national average of 30.6%. Conversely, homes owned outright are among the lowest at this level, at just 10.6%.

60.8% ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 98% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 61.4%
  • 2016: 67.0%
  • 2021: 60.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

10.6% ▼ -24.9%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 14.1%
  • 2016: 10.2%
  • 2021: 10.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4717, QLD, Rented is the majority at 61%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 23%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the norm for 93.0% of homes, a figure far above the national average. This explains why three-bedroom homes or larger are much more common here than in most areas, making up 89.4% of dwellings.

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.

93.0% ▼ -2.2%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.0%
  • 2016: 92.4%
  • 2021: 93.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

89.4% ▼ -1.4%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 90.7%
  • 2016: 90.9%
  • 2021: 89.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4717, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Flat or apartment is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4717, QLD, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 58%; 4 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 4717, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4717/4717-qld/topic/housing-dwellings