Yeronga · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Yeronga

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

Much higher monthly mortgage payments define the housing landscape in Yeronga, where the typical home loan costs $2,167. This is well above the Queensland figure of $1,733. The area features a mix of housing types, though it has far fewer detached houses than most other parts of the state.

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📍 Yeronga, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Yeronga sits — Median rent (weekly)

$390 ▲ +16.4%
  • $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 Yeronga — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Yeronga$390
4104, QLD $380
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state and national figures, though this cost has barely changed since 2011. Weekly rents have risen by $55 over the last decade to reach $390, which is about the same as the national figure.

$390 ▲ +16.4%

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

  • 2011: $335
  • 2016: $370
  • 2021: $390

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 → 0.0%

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

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Yeronga, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (24%) and Under $200 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Yeronga splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $3,000 or more (29%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 26%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 37.5% of households renting. This is well above the Australian figure of 30.6%, while the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national average.

37.5% ▼ -10.8%

Higher than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 42.0%
  • 2016: 40.2%
  • 2021: 37.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.1% ▼ -3.6%

Lower than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 26.1%
  • 2016: 26.4%
  • 2021: 25.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Yeronga, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 48.3% of homes, which is far below the Queensland figure of 74.8%. The area also has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than most other places, with flats and apartments making up a third of all dwellings.

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.

48.3% ▼ -8.6%

Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 52.9%
  • 2016: 49.2%
  • 2021: 48.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

61.7% ▲ +2.8%

Lower than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 60.0%
  • 2016: 60.5%
  • 2021: 61.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Yeronga, the largest group is Separate house at 48%, followed by Flat or apartment (33%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (18%).

Bedrooms per home

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In Yeronga, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 2 bedrooms (29%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

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 Yeronga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/303021059/yeronga/topic/housing-dwellings