Crestmead · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Crestmead

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

More than 44% of households rent in Crestmead, a figure far above the national average. This is a place dominated by large family homes, where separate houses make up 96.2% of all dwellings. While renting is very common, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount that is well below the national figure.

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📍 Crestmead, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Crestmead sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +9.4%
  • $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 Crestmead — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Crestmead$350
4132, QLD $350
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,430, which is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011. Meanwhile, weekly rents are about the same as the state and national figures, typically sitting at $350.

$350 ▲ +9.4%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $320
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,430 ▼ -17.5%

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

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,430

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Crestmead, $350–$549 is the majority at 54%; $200–$349 is next at 37%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Crestmead, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 63%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in most of Australia, with 44.7% of households renting. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is far below the Queensland average at just 15.6%.

44.7% ▲ +11.8%

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

  • 2011: 39.9%
  • 2016: 42.6%
  • 2021: 44.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

15.6% ▲ +24.1%

Lower than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 12.6%
  • 2016: 14.1%
  • 2021: 15.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Crestmead, the largest group is Rented at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Owned outright (16%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far more common here than in the rest of the country, making up 96.2% of homes. Most are large, with 93.1% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are slightly more people per bedroom than in the typical Australian home.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

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

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

96.2% ▼ -2.5%

Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 98.7%
  • 2016: 97.8%
  • 2021: 96.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.1% ▼ -3.1%

Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 96.1%
  • 2016: 95.1%
  • 2021: 93.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Crestmead, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Crestmead, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 38%.

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 Crestmead [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/311031314/crestmead/topic/housing-dwellings