4824, QLD · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 4824, QLD

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

A much higher proportion of people rent their homes in postcode 4824 compared to most other areas. While the area has a high rate of renting, the costs for both rent and mortgages are well below the state and national figures. This creates a housing market that is generally more affordable than the typical Australian experience.

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📍 4824, QLD, Postcode

Where 4824, QLD sits — Median rent (weekly)

$240 ▲ +92.0%
  • $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 4824, QLD — lower than 66% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
4824, QLD$240
Cloncurry $220
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $240 and monthly mortgage payments are $1,200, both of which are well below the Queensland and Australian figures. While mortgage payments fell $300 since 2011, typical rents rose by $115 over the same period.

$240 ▲ +92.0%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $125
  • 2016: $154
  • 2021: $240

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,200 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,510
  • 2021: $1,200

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 4824, QLD, the largest group is $200–$349 at 42%, followed by Under $200 (36%) and $350–$549 (20%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 4824, QLD, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in the rest of Australia, with 41.8% of households renting. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is 22.0%, which is well below the state and national figures.

41.8% ▼ -20.9%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 52.8%
  • 2016: 51.2%
  • 2021: 41.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

22.0% ▲ +0.6%

Lower than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.8%
  • 2016: 25.8%
  • 2021: 22.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 4824, QLD, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (22%) and Owned with a mortgage (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are common at 79.4%, though this is lower than in most areas. The area also has a lower share of homes with three or more bedrooms (70.3%) compared to the state and national figures.

0.80 ▼ -33.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

79.4% ▼ -8.3%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 86.6%
  • 2016: 78.6%
  • 2021: 79.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

70.3% ▲ +1.1%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 69.5%
  • 2016: 70.6%
  • 2021: 70.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 4824, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Flat or apartment is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 4824, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

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 4824, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4824/4824-qld/topic/housing-dwellings