$365 ▲ +21.7%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $300
- 2016: $320
- 2021: $365
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
4802, QLD · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 4802, QLD
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Rental rates have climbed by $65 since 2011 in postcode 4802, where 42.4% of households now rent. This is a high-rental area with a mix of housing types, though fewer people own their homes outright compared to the rest of the country.
$365
▲ +21.7%
- $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 4802, QLD — higher than 69% of areas.
| 4802, QLD | $365 |
|---|---|
| Whitsunday | $300 |
| Queensland | $365 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent is $365 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,733, both of which are higher than in most areas. While rents rose since 2011, the typical monthly mortgage payment fell by $390 over the same period.
$1,733 ▼ -18.4%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,123
- 2016: $1,820
- 2021: $1,733
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 4802, QLD, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $200–$349 (34%) and $550–$749 (8%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 4802, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (34%) and Under $1,000 (16%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in the rest of Australia, with 42.4% of households renting. Meanwhile, the 23.2% who own their home outright is well below the Queensland figure of 29.1%.
42.4% ▼ -11.2%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 47.8%
- 2016: 46.2%
- 2021: 42.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
23.2% ▲ +32.2%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.6%
- 2016: 17.9%
- 2021: 23.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 4802, QLD, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (23%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 59.5% of the market, which is far below the national figure of 72.3%. This is reflected in the number of larger homes, as those with three or more bedrooms are well below the state and national averages.
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.
59.5% ▼ -0.2%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 59.6%
- 2016: 61.7%
- 2021: 59.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
66.8% ▲ +3.7%
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 64.4%
- 2016: 68.1%
- 2021: 66.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 4802, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 61%; Flat or apartment is next at 23%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 4802, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (24%).
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 4802, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4802/4802-qld/topic/housing-dwellings