Gladstone Hinterland · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Gladstone Hinterland

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

More people now own their homes in Gladstone Hinterland, with the proportion of homes owned outright rising to 31.3% since 2016. This area is dominated by large, detached houses and has rental costs well below the national average. The typical weekly rent is just $290.

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📍 Gladstone Hinterland, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Gladstone Hinterland sits — Median rent (weekly)

$290 —
  • $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 Gladstone Hinterland — lower than 76% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Gladstone Hinterland$290
4680, QLD $275
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $290, which is well below the Queensland figure of $365 and the national figure of $375. Meanwhile, the usual monthly home loan payment is $1,885, a little above the state average and down $282 from 2016.

$290 —

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

  • 2016: $240
  • 2021: $290

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,885 —

Higher than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $1,885

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Gladstone Hinterland, $200–$349 is the majority at 59%; $350–$549 is next at 23%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far less common here than across Australia, with only 19.1% of households renting compared to the national figure of 30.6%. This is consistent with a trend where renting fell by 3 points and outright ownership rose to 31.3% since 2016.

19.1% —

Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 22.1%
  • 2021: 19.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.3% —

Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 28.1%
  • 2021: 31.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 93.6% of the market, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most homes are large, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms, and nearly 45% of all homes having exactly four bedrooms.

0.80 —

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

93.6% —

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

  • 2016: 94.8%
  • 2021: 93.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.7% —

Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 84.7%
  • 2021: 85.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Gladstone Hinterland, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Gladstone Hinterland, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 3 bedrooms (32%) and 5 or more (10%).

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 Gladstone Hinterland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/308051535/gladstone-hinterland/topic/housing-dwellings