Cannon Hill · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Cannon Hill

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

Separate houses are the most common dwelling type in Cannon Hill, though they make up just 63.1% of the market. The area has seen a significant shift over the last decade, with more people renting and far fewer residents owning their homes outright. Housing costs are notably high, with typical monthly mortgage payments well above the national figure.

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📍 Cannon Hill, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Cannon Hill sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +20.0%
  • $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 Cannon Hill — higher than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Cannon Hill$450
4170, QLD $440
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas at $2,362, which is well above the Queensland figure of $1,733. Rent is also higher than usual, with the typical weekly cost of $450 sitting a little above the national average.

$450 ▲ +20.0%

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

  • 2011: $375
  • 2016: $430
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,362 ▲ +5.0%

Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,250
  • 2016: $2,123
  • 2021: $2,362

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Cannon Hill, $350–$549 is the majority at 69%; $550–$749 is next at 11%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Cannon Hill splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (37%) and $3,000 or more (32%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 39.1% of households renting, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is well below the national figure and has fallen significantly over the last decade.

39.1% ▲ +49.0%

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 26.3%
  • 2016: 33.0%
  • 2021: 39.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.9% ▼ -38.1%

Lower than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 35.3%
  • 2016: 27.6%
  • 2021: 21.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Cannon Hill splits fairly evenly between Rented (39%) and Owned with a mortgage (37%), with Owned outright at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are far less common here than across Queensland, and the number of homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen 11 points since 2011. Flats and apartments make up 20.2% of the housing stock, and there are about 0.8 people per bedroom.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

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

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

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

63.1% ▼ -28.7%

Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 88.4%
  • 2016: 73.7%
  • 2021: 63.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

64.8% ▼ -14.2%

Lower than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 75.5%
  • 2016: 68.5%
  • 2021: 64.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Cannon Hill, Separate house is the majority at 63%; Flat or apartment is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Cannon Hill, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 32%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

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 Cannon Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/303011048/cannon-hill/topic/housing-dwellings