Maroochy Hinterland · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Maroochy Hinterland

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

Nearly half of all homes in Maroochy Hinterland are owned outright, a rate far above the state and national figures. This area is dominated by separate houses and very low rental rates. It is a stable housing market where most residents own their own homes without a mortgage.

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📍 Maroochy Hinterland, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Maroochy Hinterland sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +40.0%
  • $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 Maroochy Hinterland — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Maroochy Hinterland$350
4574, QLD $300
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $350, which is about the same as the Queensland and Australian figures. Monthly home-loan payments usually sit at $1,733, though this has risen by $133 since 2011.

$350 ▲ +40.0%

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

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +8.3%

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

  • 2011: $1,600
  • 2016: $1,600
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Maroochy Hinterland splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (42%) and $350–$549 (38%), with $550–$749 at 11%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Maroochy Hinterland splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and $1,000–$1,799 (30%), with Under $1,000 at 21%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is very high here, with 47.9% of homes owned outright compared to 29.1% across Queensland. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas at 14.2%, falling 4.4 points since 2011.

14.2% ▼ -23.6%

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

  • 2011: 18.7%
  • 2016: 16.5%
  • 2021: 14.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.9% ▲ +3.6%

Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 46.2%
  • 2016: 46.5%
  • 2021: 47.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Maroochy Hinterland, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (14%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.3% of all homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most of these are large, with 78% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

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

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

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

94.3% ▼ -0.4%

Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 94.7%
  • 2016: 95.1%
  • 2021: 94.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.0% ▼ -0.1%

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

  • 2011: 78.0%
  • 2016: 78.6%
  • 2021: 78.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Maroochy Hinterland, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Other dwelling is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Maroochy Hinterland, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

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 Maroochy Hinterland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/316061443/maroochy-hinterland/topic/housing-dwellings