$300 ▲ +7.1%
Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $280
- 2016: $280
- 2021: $300
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
South Townsville - Railway Estate · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in South Townsville - Railway Estate
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than 44% of households rent in South Townsville - Railway Estate, a rate far above the state and national figures. This high proportion of renters is matched by housing costs that are lower than most other areas, making it a more affordable pocket of the city.
$300
▲ +7.1%
- $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 South Townsville - Railway Estate — lower than 73% of areas.
| South Townsville - Railway Estate | $300 |
|---|---|
| 4810, QLD | $300 |
| Queensland | $365 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent is $300, which is a little below the Queensland figure and well below the national average. Home-loan payments are also much lower than most areas, with a typical monthly payment of $1,473.
$1,473 ▼ -20.0%
Lower than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,842
- 2016: $1,625
- 2021: $1,473
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In South Townsville - Railway Estate, $200–$349 is the majority at 55%; $350–$549 is next at 27%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In South Townsville - Railway Estate, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 51%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 25%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in most other areas, while the share of homes owned outright is well below the national figure at 23.2%.
44.5% ▼ -0.5%
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 44.8%
- 2016: 46.3%
- 2021: 44.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
23.2% ▲ +4.2%
Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 22.3%
- 2016: 21.1%
- 2021: 23.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In South Townsville - Railway Estate, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Owned outright (23%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Small homes are common, with three-bedroom houses being far less frequent here than across the state. Detached houses make up 62.4% of the mix, which is well below the Australian average.
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.
62.4% ▼ -2.2%
Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 63.8%
- 2016: 62.3%
- 2021: 62.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
55.3% ▲ +9.1%
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 50.7%
- 2016: 53.0%
- 2021: 55.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In South Townsville - Railway Estate, Separate house is the majority at 63%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 24%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →South Townsville - Railway Estate splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (38%) and 2 bedrooms (37%), with 4 bedrooms at 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 South Townsville - Railway Estate [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/318021488/south-townsville-railway-estate/topic/housing-dwellings