Gidgegannup · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Gidgegannup

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

Almost every resident in Gidgegannup lives in a large, detached house, creating a landscape dominated by spacious family homes. The area is defined by very high home ownership, with only 6.6% of households renting, which is far below the national figure.

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📍 Gidgegannup, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Gidgegannup sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +75.0%
  • $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 Gidgegannup — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Gidgegannup$350
6083, WA $340
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,300, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the state and national figures. Typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the Western Australian and national averages.

$350 ▲ +75.0%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $200
  • 2016: $283
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,300 ▲ +6.1%

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

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,100
  • 2021: $2,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Gidgegannup splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (30%) and $200–$349 (28%), with Under $200 at 26%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Gidgegannup splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and $3,000 or more (33%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 21%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 37.4% of homes owned outright, a figure well above both the state and national averages. This is reflected in the very low rental rate of 6.6%, which has fallen since 2011.

6.6% ▼ -24.0%

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

  • 2011: 8.6%
  • 2016: 7.7%
  • 2021: 6.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.4% ▲ +3.9%

Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 36.0%
  • 2016: 36.8%
  • 2021: 37.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Gidgegannup, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 53%; Owned outright is next at 38%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 88.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms—far above the national figure. Nearly all homes are separate houses, at 98.3%, which is among the highest levels for this type of dwelling.

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.

98.3% ▲ +0.1%

Higher than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 98.2%
  • 2016: 98.2%
  • 2021: 98.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.4% ▲ +1.8%

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 86.9%
  • 2016: 87.5%
  • 2021: 88.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Gidgegannup, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Flat or apartment is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Gidgegannup, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 5 or more (14%).

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 Gidgegannup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/504031060/gidgegannup/topic/housing-dwellings