$310 —
Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $300
- 2021: $310
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
South Bunbury - Bunbury · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in South Bunbury - Bunbury
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far fewer detached houses are found in South Bunbury - Bunbury than in the rest of Western Australia. This area is a mix of diverse housing types, where about 32% of households rent, which is well above the state figure. While rental and mortgage costs are generally lower than the national average, a high proportion of residents own their homes outright.
$310
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- $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 Bunbury - Bunbury — lower than 70% of areas.
| South Bunbury - Bunbury | $310 |
|---|---|
| 6230, WA | $300 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $310, which is a little below the national figure of $375. Similarly, the usual monthly home-loan payment of $1,625 is lower than most areas and has fallen by $108 since 2016.
$1,625 —
Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $1,733
- 2021: $1,625
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In South Bunbury - Bunbury, $200–$349 is the majority at 53%; $350–$549 is next at 32%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In South Bunbury - Bunbury, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and Under $1,000 (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Owning homes outright is common here, with 35% of households doing so, a figure well above the Australian average of 31%. At the same time, the 32.4% of households that rent is higher than most similar areas.
32.4% —
Higher than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 33.5%
- 2021: 32.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
35.0% —
Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 33.8%
- 2021: 35.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →South Bunbury - Bunbury splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (35%) and Rented (32%), with Owned with a mortgage at 29%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 65.8% of homes, which is far below the state average of 79.7%. This shift toward smaller or different dwelling types is reflected in the rooms, as there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.
0.70 —
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
65.8% —
Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 66.3%
- 2021: 65.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
75.0% —
Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 74.4%
- 2021: 75.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In South Bunbury - Bunbury, Separate house is the majority at 66%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 25%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In South Bunbury - Bunbury, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) 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 South Bunbury - Bunbury [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/501021253/south-bunbury-bunbury/topic/housing-dwellings