$350 —
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Kewdale · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A much higher share of households rent in Kewdale than in most similar areas. This rental trend is a standout feature of the local housing market, while typical home loan and rent payments remain close to state and national figures.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Kewdale — lower than 57% of areas.
| Kewdale | $350 |
|---|---|
| 6105, WA | $340 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent here is $350 and the usual monthly home loan payment is $1,733. Both figures are about the same as the Western Australian and national averages.
$350 —
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,733 —
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Kewdale, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (44%) and Under $200 (6%).
In Kewdale, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (17%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is common in Kewdale, with 36.8% of households renting, which is well above the state figure of 27.3%. About 29.3% of homes are owned outright, a little below the Australian average.
36.8% —
Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
29.3% —
Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Kewdale, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (29%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Most people live in separate houses (71.7%), though this is well below the state average. These homes are often large, with 78.2% having three or more bedrooms, and there are typically 0.80 people per bedroom.
0.80 —
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
71.7% —
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
78.2% —
Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Kewdale, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 24%.
In Kewdale, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 24%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Kewdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/506021310/kewdale/topic/housing-dwellings