Wamuran · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Wamuran

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

Far more people own their homes in Wamuran than in most similar areas, with 37.3% owned outright. This is a place of large, detached houses where very few people rent. The housing market is dominated by family-sized homes, though typical mortgage payments are higher than in most other similar places.

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📍 Wamuran, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Wamuran sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +20.7%
  • $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 Wamuran — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Wamuran$350
4512, QLD $345
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,000, which is higher than most areas and a little above the Queensland figure of $1,733. Weekly rents have risen $60 since 2011 to reach $350, which is about the same as the national figure.

$350 ▲ +20.7%

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

  • 2011: $290
  • 2016: $320
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +0.4%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,993
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Wamuran, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (29%) and $550–$749 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Wamuran, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with the share of homes owned outright being well above the Australian figure. Only 12.6% of households rent, which is far below both the state and national averages and has fallen since 2011.

12.6% ▼ -24.4%

Lower than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 16.6%
  • 2016: 14.2%
  • 2021: 12.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.3% ▲ +5.6%

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

  • 2011: 35.3%
  • 2016: 34.9%
  • 2021: 37.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Wamuran, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (13%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm in Wamuran, where 98.1% of dwellings are separate houses—a figure far above the national average. This explains why 93% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is much higher than in most other areas.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

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

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

98.1% ▼ -1.5%

Higher than 96% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 99.6%
  • 2016: 99.3%
  • 2021: 98.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.0% ▲ +0.2%

Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 92.8%
  • 2016: 92.7%
  • 2021: 93.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Wamuran, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Flat or apartment is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Wamuran, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 5 or more (19%).

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 Wamuran [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/313021369/wamuran/topic/housing-dwellings