College Grove - Carey Park · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in College Grove - Carey Park

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

A much higher proportion of people rent in College Grove - Carey Park compared to the rest of the state. While 41% of households rent, the area is marked by very affordable housing, with typical monthly mortgage payments sitting well below the national figure.

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📍 College Grove - Carey Park, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where College Grove - Carey Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$280 ▲ +12.0%
  • $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 College Grove - Carey Park — lower than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
College Grove - Carey Park$280
6230, WA $300
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are just $1,300, which is well below the Western Australian figure of $1,842. Rent is also quite low, with the usual weekly rent of $280 sitting well below the Australian figure of $375.

$280 ▲ +12.0%

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

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $285
  • 2021: $280

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▼ -13.3%

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

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In College Grove - Carey Park, $200–$349 is the majority at 61%; Under $200 is next at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In College Grove - Carey Park, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 54%; Under $1,000 is next at 26%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households make up 41% of the area, which is far above the state rate of 27.3%. Meanwhile, those who own their home outright account for 25.3%, a figure well below the national average of 31%.

41.0% ▼ -2.6%

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

  • 2011: 42.1%
  • 2016: 40.1%
  • 2021: 41.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.3% ▲ +11.7%

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

  • 2011: 22.6%
  • 2016: 24.1%
  • 2021: 25.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In College Grove - Carey Park, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are common here, making up 82.8% of all homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most homes are large, with 80.8% having three or more bedrooms, yet the number of people per bedroom has fallen to 0.70 since 2011.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

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

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

82.8% ▼ -2.9%

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

  • 2011: 85.3%
  • 2016: 81.1%
  • 2021: 82.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.8% ▲ +1.7%

Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 79.4%
  • 2016: 80.5%
  • 2021: 80.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In College Grove - Carey Park, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 17%.

Bedrooms per home

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In College Grove - Carey Park, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 College Grove - Carey Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/501021008/college-grove-carey-park/topic/housing-dwellings