Deagon · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Deagon

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

Far more people live in separate houses in Deagon than in the typical Queensland or Australian suburb. While detached homes are the norm here, the area has seen a rise in the share of larger homes with three or more bedrooms. Most residents find their housing costs to be about the same as the national figures.

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📍 Deagon, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Deagon sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +23.2%
  • $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 Deagon — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Deagon$350
4017, QLD $390
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent of $350 and monthly mortgage payment of $1,846 are both about the same as the figures for Queensland and Australia. Rent has risen by $66 since 2011, while mortgage payments have barely changed.

$350 ▲ +23.2%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $284
  • 2016: $324
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,846 ▲ +0.8%

Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,831
  • 2016: $1,764
  • 2021: $1,846

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Deagon, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and Under $200 (10%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Deagon, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and Under $1,000 (12%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 29.1% of households are renting, which is well below the Queensland average. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is 27.3%, a figure that is well below the national average and has fallen slightly since 2011.

29.1% ▼ -0.3%

Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 29.2%
  • 2016: 32.4%
  • 2021: 29.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

27.3% ▼ -6.3%

Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 29.1%
  • 2016: 27.4%
  • 2021: 27.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Deagon, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned outright (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 87.5% of the area, which is far above the state and national figures. However, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is much lower than most areas, though this has risen by 5 points since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

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

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

87.5% ▼ -2.9%

Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 90.1%
  • 2016: 85.1%
  • 2021: 87.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

69.7% ▲ +7.7%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 64.7%
  • 2016: 66.4%
  • 2021: 69.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Deagon, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Flat or apartment is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Deagon, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

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 Deagon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/302041043/deagon/topic/housing-dwellings