Hallam · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Hallam

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

Separate houses make up 77.7% of all homes in Hallam, making it an area dominated by detached living. This preference for larger properties is reflected in the fact that 84.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure.

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📍 Hallam, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Hallam sits — Median rent (weekly)

$361 ▲ +25.8%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Hallam — lower than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Hallam$361
3803, VIC $361
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment in Hallam is $1,700, which is a little below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Weekly rents are about the same as the state and national averages, sitting at $361.

$361 ▲ +25.8%

Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $287
  • 2016: $323
  • 2021: $361

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,700 ▲ +7.9%

Lower than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,575
  • 2016: $1,560
  • 2021: $1,700

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Hallam, $350–$549 is the majority at 58%; $200–$349 is next at 33%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Hallam splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (36%), with Under $1,000 at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgage holders are the largest group here at 41.8%. The share of households renting rose 4.6 percentage points since 2011 to reach 25.9%, while the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the Victorian average.

25.9% ▲ +21.7%

Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 21.3%
  • 2016: 24.3%
  • 2021: 25.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.6% ▲ +0.9%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 28.3%
  • 2016: 29.2%
  • 2021: 28.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Hallam, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Rented (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes in Hallam tend to be larger than in most areas, with a typical density of 0.90 people per bedroom. While separate houses remain common, their share fell by 7.9 percentage points since 2011.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

77.7% ▼ -9.2%

Lower than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 85.6%
  • 2016: 81.9%
  • 2021: 77.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.5% ▼ -1.5%

Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 85.8%
  • 2016: 83.6%
  • 2021: 84.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Hallam, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 21%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Hallam, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 29%.

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 Hallam [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/212021297/hallam/topic/housing-dwellings