Cleveland · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Cleveland

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

Typical weekly rents have risen by $55 since 2011 in Cleveland, while home loan payments have stayed flat. This area is now defined by high home ownership, with 39% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

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📍 Cleveland, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Cleveland sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +15.9%
  • $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 Cleveland — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Cleveland$400
4163, QLD $400
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $400, which is higher than most areas and a little above the Queensland figure. Monthly home loan payments are also higher than most areas at $2,000, staying steady since 2011.

$400 ▲ +15.9%

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

  • 2011: $345
  • 2016: $375
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 → 0.0%

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

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $1,950
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Cleveland, $350–$549 is the majority at 53%; Under $200 is next at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Cleveland, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 39% of homes owned outright—well above both the state and national figures. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen to 29.4% since 2011.

29.4% ▼ -11.3%

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

  • 2011: 33.2%
  • 2016: 32.9%
  • 2021: 29.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

39.0% ▲ +6.5%

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 36.6%
  • 2016: 36.0%
  • 2021: 39.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Cleveland, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 60.4% of homes, which is far below the Queensland and Australian figures. The area has fewer people per bedroom than most places, and the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

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

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

60.4% ▼ -8.1%

Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 65.8%
  • 2016: 62.0%
  • 2021: 60.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.5% ▼ -0.7%

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

  • 2011: 75.1%
  • 2016: 73.6%
  • 2021: 74.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Cleveland, Separate house is the majority at 60%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Cleveland, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

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 Cleveland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/301021007/cleveland/topic/housing-dwellings