Alderley · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Alderley

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

Much higher mortgage payments than most areas mark the housing landscape in Alderley, where the typical monthly loan cost is $2,200. This is a relatively expensive place to live, with high rental rates and a large proportion of households renting compared to the rest of the state.

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📍 Alderley, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Alderley sits — Median rent (weekly)

$395 ▲ +16.2%
  • $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 Alderley — higher than 60% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Alderley$395
4051, QLD $380
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,200 is well above the Queensland figure of $1,733. Rent is also higher than most areas, with the usual weekly cost sitting at $395, up $55 since 2011.

$395 ▲ +16.2%

Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $340
  • 2016: $375
  • 2021: $395

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,200 ▲ +1.5%

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

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,200

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Alderley, $350–$549 is the majority at 53%; $200–$349 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Alderley, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $3,000 or more (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (25%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 40.3% of households renting—well above the national figure of 30.6%. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is much lower than most areas and fell slightly since 2011 to 23.6%.

40.3% ▲ +1.6%

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

  • 2011: 39.6%
  • 2016: 40.1%
  • 2021: 40.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

23.6% ▼ -4.0%

Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 24.6%
  • 2016: 24.6%
  • 2021: 23.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Alderley, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Owned outright (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, making up 58.4% of homes. This is reflected in the mix of housing, as the area has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than most other places.

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.

58.4% ▼ -10.9%

Lower than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 65.5%
  • 2016: 61.5%
  • 2021: 58.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

62.8% ▼ -0.3%

Lower than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 63.0%
  • 2016: 63.0%
  • 2021: 62.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Alderley, Separate house is the majority at 58%; Flat or apartment is next at 27%.

Bedrooms per home

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Alderley splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (34%) and 2 bedrooms (32%), with 4 bedrooms at 19%.

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 Alderley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/305031120/alderley/topic/housing-dwellings