4814, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4814, QLD

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

A far higher proportion of people live in detached houses in postcode 4814 than in the rest of Australia. Most homes here are large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms. While there are many large houses, the area has a much higher rental rate than typical Australian suburbs.

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📍 4814, QLD, Postcode

Where 4814, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +6.7%
  • $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 4814, QLD — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4814, QLD$320
Townsville $305
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $320, which is a little below the national figure of $375. Mortgage payments are also slightly lower than the state and national averages, with the usual monthly payment sitting at $1,515.

$320 ▲ +6.7%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,515 ▼ -18.9%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,868
  • 2016: $1,700
  • 2021: $1,515

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4814, QLD, the largest group is $200–$349 at 46%, followed by $350–$549 (36%) and Under $200 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4814, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (25%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is common here, with 37.5% of households renting, which is well above the national rate of 30.6%. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is 25.9%, well below the Australian figure of 31.0%.

37.5% ▼ -0.8%

Higher than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37.8%
  • 2016: 39.1%
  • 2021: 37.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.9% ▲ +6.5%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 24.3%
  • 2016: 24.5%
  • 2021: 25.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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4814, QLD splits fairly evenly between Rented (38%) and Owned with a mortgage (34%), with Owned outright at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 87.2% of the market, far above the national average of 72.3%. These homes are typically large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms, although the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

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.

87.2% ▲ +0.1%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 87.0%
  • 2016: 87.7%
  • 2021: 87.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.2% ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.1%
  • 2016: 85.6%
  • 2021: 85.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4814, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4814, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (36%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

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 4814, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4814/4814-qld/topic/housing-dwellings