Oonoonba · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Oonoonba

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

A shift toward renting has shaped Oonoonba since 2011, with the percentage of households renting rising by 5.6 points to 44.3%. The area is now dominated by renters and mortgage holders, as very few people own their homes outright compared to the rest of the country.

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📍 Oonoonba, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Oonoonba sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +2.9%
  • $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 Oonoonba — lower than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Oonoonba$360
4811, QLD $340
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $360, which is about the same as the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are lower than in most areas, typically sitting at $1,700, though this is down $358 since 2011.

$360 ▲ +2.9%

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

  • 2011: $350
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,700 ▼ -17.4%

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

  • 2011: $2,058
  • 2016: $1,907
  • 2021: $1,700

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Oonoonba, $350–$549 is the majority at 53%; $200–$349 is next at 36%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Oonoonba, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, with 44.3% of households renting. Meanwhile, those who own their home outright make up only 18.8%, a figure that is far below the national average of 31%.

44.3% ▲ +14.6%

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

  • 2011: 38.6%
  • 2016: 42.8%
  • 2021: 44.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

18.8% ▼ -9.2%

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

  • 2011: 20.7%
  • 2016: 17.7%
  • 2021: 18.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Oonoonba, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Owned outright (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are common at 77.9%, which is well above the national figure, although this has fallen since 2011. Most homes are quite large, with 40.9% having four bedrooms and 27% having three.

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.

77.9% ▼ -10.8%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 87.2%
  • 2016: 78.5%
  • 2021: 77.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.4% ▼ -8.8%

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

  • 2011: 81.6%
  • 2016: 75.4%
  • 2021: 74.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Oonoonba, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Flat or apartment is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Oonoonba, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

Sources

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

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Oonoonba [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/318021487/oonoonba/topic/housing-dwellings