Malanda - Yungaburra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Malanda - Yungaburra

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

Far more people own their homes outright in Malanda - Yungaburra than in the rest of the state, with nearly half of all households holding their property debt-free. This high rate of ownership contributes to a housing market where both rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the national typical figures.

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📍 Malanda - Yungaburra, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Malanda - Yungaburra sits — Median rent (weekly)

$260 ▲ +30.0%
  • $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 Malanda - Yungaburra — lower than 83% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Malanda - Yungaburra$260
4885, QLD $250
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $260, and monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas at $1,430. Both costs have risen since 2011, with rent increasing by $60 per week.

$260 ▲ +30.0%

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

  • 2011: $200
  • 2016: $225
  • 2021: $260

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,430 ▲ +6.5%

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

  • 2011: $1,343
  • 2016: $1,440
  • 2021: $1,430

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Malanda - Yungaburra, $200–$349 is the majority at 56%; Under $200 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Malanda - Yungaburra, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (25%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, as 48.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the Queensland figure. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below the state and national averages, falling to 19.9% since 2011.

19.9% ▼ -15.5%

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

  • 2011: 23.6%
  • 2016: 21.6%
  • 2021: 19.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

48.9% ▲ +3.6%

Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 47.2%
  • 2016: 47.1%
  • 2021: 48.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Malanda - Yungaburra, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the dominant choice for residents, making up 94.5% of all homes, which is far above the national average. While 73.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom has fallen to 0.80 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.

94.5% ▲ +1.3%

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

  • 2011: 93.2%
  • 2016: 94.5%
  • 2021: 94.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.4% ▼ -0.2%

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

  • 2011: 73.6%
  • 2016: 73.9%
  • 2021: 73.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Malanda - Yungaburra, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Malanda - Yungaburra, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

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 Malanda - Yungaburra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/306051169/malanda-yungaburra/topic/housing-dwellings