$230 —
Lower than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $200
- 2021: $230
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
West Gladstone · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in West Gladstone
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical monthly mortgage payments have fallen by $433 since 2016 in West Gladstone, contributing to a housing market where costs are much lower than most areas. This affordable profile is paired with a very high number of renters compared to the rest of the state and country.
$230
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- $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 West Gladstone — lower than 89% of areas.
| West Gladstone | $230 |
|---|---|
| 4680, QLD | $275 |
| Queensland | $365 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Weekly rent is far below the national figure, typically costing $230, though this has risen $30 since 2016. Home loans are also much lower than most areas, with the typical monthly payment sitting at $1,300.
$1,300 —
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $1,733
- 2021: $1,300
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In West Gladstone, $200–$349 is the majority at 59%; Under $200 is next at 32%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In West Gladstone, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (23%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, with 44.0% of households renting, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the state and national averages.
44.0% —
Higher than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 41.8%
- 2021: 44.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
25.8% —
Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 26.9%
- 2021: 25.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In West Gladstone, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Owned outright (26%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 75.0% of the market, though this has fallen slightly since 2016. Most homes are large, with 75.0% having three or more bedrooms, yet there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.
0.70 —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
75.0% —
Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 78.2%
- 2021: 75.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
75.0% —
Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 77.4%
- 2021: 75.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In West Gladstone, Separate house is the majority at 75%; Flat or apartment is next at 20%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In West Gladstone, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 2 bedrooms is next at 20%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in West Gladstone [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/308051539/west-gladstone/topic/housing-dwellings