Salisbury - Nathan · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Salisbury - Nathan

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

More than 84% of homes in Salisbury - Nathan now have three or more bedrooms, marking a rise since 2011. This area is dominated by large, separate houses and mortgage holders, with typical monthly loan payments reaching $2,000. While renting is common, the local housing landscape is defined by a strong preference for detached family homes.

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📍 Salisbury - Nathan, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Salisbury - Nathan sits — Median rent (weekly)

$385 ▲ +24.2%
  • $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 Salisbury - Nathan — higher than 55% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Salisbury - Nathan$385
4111, QLD $300
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,000, which is higher than most areas and a little above the Queensland figure. Weekly rents have risen by $75 since 2011 to reach $385, which is about the same as the national figure.

$385 ▲ +24.2%

Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $310
  • 2016: $360
  • 2021: $385

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +2.6%

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

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $1,994
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Salisbury - Nathan, $350–$549 is the majority at 52%; $200–$349 is next at 28%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Salisbury - Nathan, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership has fallen by 5.8 points since 2011 to 25.3%, a figure well below the national average. Around 29.3% of households rent, which is a little below the Australian figure and barely changed over the last decade.

29.3% ▲ +1.1%

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

  • 2011: 29.0%
  • 2016: 28.9%
  • 2021: 29.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.3% ▼ -18.8%

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

  • 2011: 31.2%
  • 2016: 27.0%
  • 2021: 25.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Salisbury - Nathan, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 89.7% of all homes. This explains why 84.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, a proportion far above the national figure.

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.

89.7% ▼ -3.5%

Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 93.0%
  • 2016: 90.5%
  • 2021: 89.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.6% ▲ +2.6%

Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 82.4%
  • 2016: 82.8%
  • 2021: 84.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Salisbury - Nathan, Separate house is the majority at 90%; Flat or apartment is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Salisbury - Nathan, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 26%.

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 Salisbury - Nathan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/303041070/salisbury-nathan/topic/housing-dwellings