$231 ▲ +56.1%
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $148
- 2016: $166
- 2021: $231
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
6799, OT · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 6799, OT
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A striking 67.2% of households in postcode 6799 are renting, which is far above the national figure. This makes the area one of the highest-renting locations in the region. While most residents rent, the few who have mortgages face typical monthly payments of $1,972.
$231
▲ +56.1%
- $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 6799, OT — lower than 68% of areas.
| 6799, OT | $231 |
|---|---|
| Cocos Islands | $231 |
| Other Territories | $200 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $231, which is far below the Australian figure. However, those with home loans pay much more than usual, with typical monthly payments rising sharply from $285 in 2011 to $1,972 in 2021.
$1,972 ▲ +591.9%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $285
- 2016: $1,029
- 2021: $1,972
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →6799, OT splits fairly evenly between Under $200 (42%) and $200–$349 (42%), with $350–$549 at 10%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is the dominant way of living here, as 67.2% of households rent. This is far above both the state and national figures. Meanwhile, only 9% of homes are owned outright, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas.
67.2% ▲ +4.6%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 64.3%
- 2016: 55.7%
- 2021: 67.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
9.0% ▼ -9.8%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.0%
- 2016: 13.0%
- 2021: 9.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 6799, OT, Rented is the majority at 66%; Other tenure is next at 15%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Every single home in the area is a separate house. These homes tend to be large, with 77% having three or more bedrooms, and there are more people per bedroom here than in most other areas.
1.10 ▼ -8.3%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.20
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 1.10
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
100.0% → 0.0%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 100.0%
- 2016: 100.0%
- 2021: 100.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
77.0% ▼ -13.2%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 88.7%
- 2016: 90.1%
- 2021: 77.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 6799, OT, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 6799, OT, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 5 or more (12%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6799, OT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6799/6799-ot/topic/housing-dwellings