4806, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4806, QLD

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

Separate houses make up 93.2% of all homes in postcode 4806, far above the national figure. This is a very affordable area where nearly half of all households own their homes outright. Rent and mortgage costs here are significantly lower than across both Queensland and Australia.

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📍 4806, QLD, Postcode

Where 4806, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220 ▲ +29.4%
  • $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 4806, QLD — lower than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4806, QLD$220
Burdekin $222
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the national figure of $375. Monthly home loan payments are also much lower than most areas, sitting at $1,100 and falling by $200 since 2011.

$220 ▲ +29.4%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $170
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,100 ▼ -15.4%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,200
  • 2021: $1,100

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4806, QLD, $200–$349 is the majority at 61%; Under $200 is next at 37%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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4806, QLD splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (43%) and Under $1,000 (41%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 14%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A far higher share of people own their homes outright here than in most areas, at 47.5%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is 22.2%, which is well below the Australian average.

22.2% ▼ -8.5%

Higher than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 24.3%
  • 2016: 25.4%
  • 2021: 22.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.5% ▲ +1.9%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 46.6%
  • 2016: 44.9%
  • 2021: 47.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4806, QLD, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are very common at 93.2%, and 75.5% of all homes have three or more bedrooms. The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

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.

93.2% ▼ -0.9%

Higher than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.0%
  • 2016: 93.1%
  • 2021: 93.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.5% ▼ -1.7%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 76.7%
  • 2016: 74.6%
  • 2021: 75.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4806, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4806, QLD, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 23%.

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 4806, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4806/4806-qld/topic/housing-dwellings