Rothwell - Kippa-Ring · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring

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

A notable shift in living patterns has seen the number of people per bedroom in Rothwell - Kippa-Ring fall from 1.1 to 0.7 since 2011. This area is mostly made up of larger homes, with 84.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, though rental rates are now higher than in most similar areas.

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📍 Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Rothwell - Kippa-Ring sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +16.1%
  • $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 Rothwell - Kippa-Ring — lower than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Rothwell - Kippa-Ring$360
4022, QLD $380
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent has risen by $50 since 2011 to reach $360, which is about the same as the national figure. Meanwhile, typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,625, a little below the Australian average and slightly lower than they were in 2011.

$360 ▲ +16.1%

Lower than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $310
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,625 ▼ -4.1%

Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,694
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $1,625

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, $350–$549 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 30%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households are more common here than in most areas, making up 35.8% of the community. This is well above the Australian figure of 30.6%, while 30.6% of homes are owned outright.

35.8% ▼ -1.2%

Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 36.2%
  • 2016: 36.5%
  • 2021: 35.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.6% ▼ -2.3%

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

  • 2011: 31.3%
  • 2016: 30.8%
  • 2021: 30.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, the largest group is Rented at 36%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are very common, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. While 74.1% of dwellings are separate houses, this proportion has fallen by 5 percentage points since 2011.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

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

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

74.1% ▼ -6.3%

Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 79.0%
  • 2016: 76.5%
  • 2021: 74.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.1% ▼ -1.6%

Higher than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 85.5%
  • 2016: 84.0%
  • 2021: 84.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 23%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Rothwell - Kippa-Ring, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

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 Rothwell - Kippa-Ring [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/313051380/rothwell-kippa-ring/topic/housing-dwellings