Roleystone · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Roleystone

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

Far more people own their homes in Roleystone compared to the rest of the state, with 38.1% of dwellings owned outright. This is a residential area dominated by large, separate houses and very few renters. Most homes are spacious, with over 92% featuring three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Roleystone, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Roleystone sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +34.6%
  • $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 Roleystone — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Roleystone$350
6111, WA $295
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,056 is a little above the national figure and has risen by $56 since 2011. Weekly rents are about the same as the state and national figures, sitting at $350.

$350 ▲ +34.6%

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

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $328
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,056 ▲ +2.8%

Higher than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,102
  • 2021: $2,056

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Roleystone, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (30%) and Under $200 (18%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Roleystone, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, as the 6.9% rental rate is far below the state and national figures. While 53.2% of homes have a mortgage, the proportion of people who own their home outright is well above the Australian average.

6.9% ▼ -27.9%

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

  • 2011: 9.5%
  • 2016: 7.1%
  • 2021: 6.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.1% ▼ -3.1%

Higher than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 39.3%
  • 2016: 38.5%
  • 2021: 38.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 98.2% of the market, a figure far above the national average. This explains why 92.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and why there are much fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

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

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

98.2% ▼ -0.2%

Higher than 96% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 98.4%
  • 2016: 99.4%
  • 2021: 98.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.6% ▲ +1.4%

Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 91.3%
  • 2016: 91.3%
  • 2021: 92.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Roleystone, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Roleystone, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 3 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 Roleystone [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/506011116/roleystone/topic/housing-dwellings