Narre Warren South - East · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Narre Warren South - East

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

Large family homes dominate daily life in Narre Warren South - East, where 98.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This area is defined by a very high rate of home ownership, with only 11.2% of households renting.

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📍 Narre Warren South - East, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Narre Warren South - East sits — Median rent (weekly)

$430
  • $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 Narre Warren South - East — higher than 74% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Narre Warren South - East$430
3805, VIC $380
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $430, which is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure. Meanwhile, typical monthly mortgage payments have risen by $200 since 2016 to reach $2,000.

$430

Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $430

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $1,800
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Narre Warren South - East, $350–$549 is the majority at 80%; $550–$749 is next at 9%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Narre Warren South - East, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far less common here than across Victoria, with only 11.2% of households renting. Most people own their homes, and those who own them outright make up 29.8% of the area.

11.2%

Lower than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 9.8%
  • 2021: 11.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.8%

Lower than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 25.4%
  • 2021: 29.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Narre Warren South - East, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 57%; Owned outright is next at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96.8% of all homes, a figure far above the Australian average. Because these homes are so large, there are more people per bedroom here than in most other areas.

0.90

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

  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

96.8%

Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 96.0%
  • 2021: 96.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

98.3%

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 97.2%
  • 2021: 98.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Narre Warren South - East, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Narre Warren South - East, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 64%; 3 bedrooms is next at 21%.

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 Narre Warren South - East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/212031457/narre-warren-south-east/topic/housing-dwellings