Caloundra Hinterland · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Caloundra Hinterland

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

More than half of all homes in Caloundra Hinterland are owned outright, making it an area where few people rent. This focus on ownership is reflected in a housing stock dominated by large, detached houses.

Open map →
📍 Caloundra Hinterland, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Caloundra Hinterland sits — Median rent (weekly)

$370 ▲ +48.0%
  • $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 Caloundra Hinterland — higher than 50% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Caloundra Hinterland$370
4552, QLD $370
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $370, which is about the same as the national figure. Monthly home-loan payments are usually $1,700, a little below the Australian average and up $200 since 2011.

$370 ▲ +48.0%

Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $370

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,700 ▲ +13.3%

Lower than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,560
  • 2021: $1,700

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

View on map →

In Caloundra Hinterland, $350–$549 is the majority at 51%; $200–$349 is next at 27%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

View on map →

Caloundra Hinterland splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (31%), with Under $1,000 at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is very high here, with 53.6% of homes owned outright, far above the Queensland figure of 29.1%. Conversely, only 15.5% of households rent, which is much lower than most similar areas.

15.5% ▼ -28.4%

Lower than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 21.6%
  • 2016: 19.4%
  • 2021: 15.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

53.6% ▲ +15.5%

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

  • 2011: 46.4%
  • 2016: 50.1%
  • 2021: 53.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

View on map →

In Caloundra Hinterland, Owned outright is the majority at 54%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 93.0% of homes, far above the national figure. These tend to be large, with 77.5% having three or more bedrooms, though there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

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.

93.0% ▲ +3.1%

Higher than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 90.2%
  • 2016: 94.2%
  • 2021: 93.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.5% ▲ +2.7%

Lower than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 75.5%
  • 2016: 74.8%
  • 2021: 77.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

View on map →

In Caloundra Hinterland, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

View on map →

In Caloundra Hinterland, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

More for Caloundra Hinterland

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Caloundra Hinterland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/316061440/caloundra-hinterland/topic/housing-dwellings