$290 ▲ +3.6%
Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $280
- 2016: $310
- 2021: $290
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Kelmscott · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Kelmscott
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more homes in Kelmscott have three or more bedrooms than the national average, with 88% of dwellings fitting this description. This is a place where housing costs are much lower than most other areas, making it a more affordable option for families and renters.
$290
▲ +3.6%
- $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 Kelmscott — lower than 76% of areas.
| Kelmscott | $290 |
|---|---|
| 6111, WA | $295 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $290, which is well below the national figure of $375. Similarly, the usual monthly home-loan payment of $1,500 is a little below both the state and national figures.
$1,500 ▼ -8.9%
Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,647
- 2016: $1,650
- 2021: $1,500
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Kelmscott, $200–$349 is the majority at 70%; $350–$549 is next at 17%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Kelmscott, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (22%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
About 40.2% of homes are owned with a mortgage, while 30.4% are owned outright. The proportion of households renting is 26.9%, which is well below the Australian figure of 30.6%.
26.9% ▲ +2.9%
Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 26.2%
- 2016: 26.6%
- 2021: 26.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
30.4% ▼ -6.0%
Lower than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 32.3%
- 2016: 29.9%
- 2021: 30.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Kelmscott, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (27%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 81.6% of the area, which is well above the national figure. While large homes are common, there are fewer people per bedroom here than in most other areas.
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.
81.6% ▼ -2.8%
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 83.9%
- 2016: 81.6%
- 2021: 81.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
88.0% ▲ +1.1%
Higher than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 87.0%
- 2016: 86.3%
- 2021: 88.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Kelmscott, Separate house is the majority at 82%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Kelmscott, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 29%.
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 Kelmscott [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/506011114/kelmscott/topic/housing-dwellings