Roma Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Roma Surrounds

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

Weekly rents are far below the state and national figures in Roma Surrounds, where the typical payment is just $155. This area is characterised by very affordable housing and a high number of people who own their homes outright.

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📍 Roma Surrounds, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Roma Surrounds sits — Median rent (weekly)

$155 ▲ +93.8%
  • $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 Roma Surrounds — lower than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Roma Surrounds$155
4465, QLD $170
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the Queensland and Australian figures at $155, and typical monthly mortgage payments are also well below the state average at $1,114.

$155 ▲ +93.8%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $80
  • 2016: $100
  • 2021: $155

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,114 ▲ +1.5%

Lower than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,098
  • 2016: $1,100
  • 2021: $1,114

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Roma Surrounds, Under $200 is the majority at 67%; $200–$349 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Roma Surrounds, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $1,800–$2,999 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Many residents enjoy security of tenure, with 43% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.

18.6% ▼ -27.1%

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

  • 2011: 25.5%
  • 2016: 23.7%
  • 2021: 18.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

43.0% ▲ +2.0%

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

  • 2011: 42.2%
  • 2016: 42.2%
  • 2021: 43.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Roma Surrounds, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the dominant choice here, making up 95.9% of homes, a figure far above the state average. Most of these are large, with 80.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

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.

95.9% ▲ +4.7%

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 91.6%
  • 2016: 95.4%
  • 2021: 95.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.9% ▲ +3.2%

Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 78.4%
  • 2016: 78.1%
  • 2021: 80.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Roma Surrounds, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Roma Surrounds, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

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 Roma Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/307011177/roma-surrounds/topic/housing-dwellings