4816, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4816, QLD

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

A far higher proportion of people live in separate houses in postcode 4816 compared to the rest of the country. This expansive area is marked by very low rental costs and a high rate of outright home ownership. Most residents live in detached homes, with 94.9% of all dwellings being separate houses.

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📍 4816, QLD, Postcode

Where 4816, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$150 ▲ +25.0%
  • $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 4816, QLD — lower than 89% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4816, QLD$150
Charters Towers $220
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is just $150, which is far below the Queensland figure of $365. Home loan payments are more standard, with the typical monthly payment of $1,560 sitting a little below the national figure.

$150 ▲ +25.0%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $120
  • 2016: $130
  • 2021: $150

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,560 ▲ +4.0%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,600
  • 2021: $1,560

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4816, QLD, Under $200 is the majority at 70%; $200–$349 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4816, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and Under $1,000 (23%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

More people own their homes outright here than in most other areas, at 38.2%. This is well above the Australian figure of 31.0%, while the share of households renting is well below the national level.

23.6% ▼ -14.6%

Higher than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.6%
  • 2016: 29.3%
  • 2021: 23.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.2% ▲ +2.7%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37.2%
  • 2016: 37.0%
  • 2021: 38.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4816, QLD, the largest group is Owned outright at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.9% of the market, far above the national figure of 72.3%. While there are fewer large homes than usual, there are slightly more people per bedroom than the state or national average.

0.90 ▼ -25.0%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

94.9% ▲ +2.5%

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 92.6%
  • 2016: 89.4%
  • 2021: 94.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

68.3% ▲ +1.2%

Lower than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 67.5%
  • 2016: 66.5%
  • 2021: 68.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4816, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4816, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

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 4816, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4816/4816-qld/topic/housing-dwellings