$325 ▲ +47.7%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $220
- 2016: $280
- 2021: $325
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
4865, QLD · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 4865, QLD
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Separate houses are far more common in postcode 4865 than across Queensland or Australia, making up nearly 96% of all homes. This area is dominated by large family dwellings, with most residents living in detached houses. While housing costs are generally a little below national figures, the local housing mix stands out for its high proportion of larger homes.
$325
▲ +47.7%
- $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 4865, QLD — higher than 58% of areas.
| 4865, QLD | $325 |
|---|---|
| Cairns | $340 |
| Queensland | $365 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $325, which is a little below the national figure, though it has rose by $105 since 2011. Mortgage payments are about the same as the state average, with a typical monthly payment of $1,647.
$1,647 ▼ -5.1%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,736
- 2016: $1,733
- 2021: $1,647
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →4865, QLD splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (41%) and $200–$349 (38%), with Under $200 at 19%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 4865, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (16%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far less common here than in Queensland, with only 21.1% of households renting—a figure that fell 5.0 points since 2011. Most people own their homes, and 45.6% are still paying off a mortgage.
21.1% ▼ -19.3%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 26.1%
- 2016: 25.8%
- 2021: 21.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
30.2% ▲ +0.7%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 30.0%
- 2016: 28.9%
- 2021: 30.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 4865, QLD, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (21%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are the norm, as 84.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. This trend is reflected in the high number of detached houses and a typical density of 0.80 people per bedroom.
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.
95.8% ▲ +2.8%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 93.2%
- 2016: 93.7%
- 2021: 95.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
84.7% ▲ +4.0%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 81.4%
- 2016: 82.5%
- 2021: 84.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 4865, QLD, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →4865, QLD splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (40%) and 4 bedrooms (38%), with 2 bedrooms at 11%.
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 4865, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4865/4865-qld/topic/housing-dwellings