$450 ▲ +36.4%
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $330
- 2016: $390
- 2021: $450
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Tewantin · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
High rental costs and a strong preference for detached houses define the housing market in Tewantin. The area is dominated by large family homes, with 81.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This creates a spacious living environment where homes are less crowded than in most other parts of the country.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Tewantin — higher than 80% of areas.
| Tewantin | $450 |
|---|---|
| 4565, QLD | $440 |
| Queensland | $365 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $450, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure of $375. In contrast, typical monthly mortgage payments are about the same as the Queensland and Australian figures, sitting at $1,800.
$450 ▲ +36.4%
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,800 → 0.0%
Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Tewantin, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $550–$749 (24%) and Under $200 (16%).
In Tewantin, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (20%).
How homes are owned or rented.
A far higher share of people own their homes outright here than in the rest of the state, at 41.5%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting has fallen to 24.6%, which is well below the national figure of 30.6%.
24.6% ▼ -15.8%
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
41.5% ▲ +11.4%
Higher than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Tewantin, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (25%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far more common here than across Australia, making up 84.8% of all homes. These dwellings tend to be large, and with only 0.7 people per bedroom, residents have more space than in most other areas.
0.70 ▼ -30.0%
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
84.8% ▲ +4.4%
Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
81.5% ▲ +1.5%
Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Tewantin, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.
In Tewantin, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Tewantin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/316051438/tewantin/topic/housing-dwellings