4817, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4817, QLD

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

Far more large homes are found in postcode 4817 than in most similar areas, with nearly 91% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This preference for spacious living is reflected in a housing stock dominated by separate houses. Most residents face housing costs that are a little below the state and national figures.

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📍 4817, QLD, Postcode

Where 4817, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$330 ▲ +6.5%
  • $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 4817, QLD — higher than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4817, QLD$330
Charters Towers $220
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $330, which is a little below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly mortgage payments have fallen by $347 since 2011 to reach $1,517, a figure that sits a little below both the Queensland and Australian averages.

$330 ▲ +6.5%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $310
  • 2016: $315
  • 2021: $330

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▼ -18.6%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,864
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4817, QLD, the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by $350–$549 (41%) and Under $200 (10%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4817, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 31.9% of households rent, which is much higher than most similar areas. Meanwhile, those who own their homes outright make up 25.6% of the area, a figure that is well below the national level of 31.0%.

31.9% ▼ -10.4%

Higher than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 35.6%
  • 2016: 34.5%
  • 2021: 31.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.6% ▲ +21.7%

Lower than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.0%
  • 2016: 22.7%
  • 2021: 25.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4817, QLD, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned outright (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 90.9% of all homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are typically large, with 44.7% having four bedrooms and 39.7% having three, meaning 90.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

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.

90.9% ▼ -0.8%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 91.7%
  • 2016: 91.0%
  • 2021: 90.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.9% ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 90.3%
  • 2016: 90.2%
  • 2021: 90.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4817, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4817, QLD, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 3 bedrooms (40%) and 5 or more (7%).

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 4817, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4817/4817-qld/topic/housing-dwellings