Drayton - Harristown · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Drayton - Harristown

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

Separate houses make up 70.2% of the housing stock in Drayton - Harristown, though this is lower than most other areas. The suburb is marked by high rental rates and costs that sit well below state and national figures, making it a relatively affordable place to live.

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📍 Drayton - Harristown, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Drayton - Harristown sits — Median rent (weekly)

$295 ▲ +34.1%
  • $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 Drayton - Harristown — lower than 74% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Drayton - Harristown$295
4350, QLD $305
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,300, which is well below the Queensland figure of $1,733. Weekly rents are also much lower than most areas at $295, despite rising $75 since 2011.

$295 ▲ +34.1%

Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $220
  • 2016: $265
  • 2021: $295

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▼ -7.7%

Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,408
  • 2016: $1,400
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Drayton - Harristown, $200–$349 is the majority at 63%; $350–$549 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Drayton - Harristown, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 60%; Under $1,000 is next at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 39.7% of households renting. This is well above the national figure of 30.6%, while those who own their home outright have fallen to 25.9%.

39.7% ▲ +10.8%

Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 35.9%
  • 2016: 37.2%
  • 2021: 39.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.9% ▼ -12.8%

Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 29.7%
  • 2016: 28.3%
  • 2021: 25.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Drayton - Harristown, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Owned outright (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes here are smaller than average, with the share of houses having three or more bedrooms well below the national figure at 69.3%. Separate houses account for 70.2% of dwellings, which is lower than most other areas.

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.

70.2% ▼ -2.7%

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

  • 2011: 72.1%
  • 2016: 69.6%
  • 2021: 70.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

69.3% ▼ -0.7%

Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 69.8%
  • 2016: 69.1%
  • 2021: 69.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Drayton - Harristown, Separate house is the majority at 70%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 22%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Drayton - Harristown, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).

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 Drayton - Harristown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/317011447/drayton-harristown/topic/housing-dwellings