Kewdale · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Kewdale

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.

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📍 Kewdale, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Kewdale sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350
  • $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 Kewdale — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Kewdale$350
6105, WA $340
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

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.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Kewdale, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (44%) and Under $200 (6%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Kewdale, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

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.

How homes are owned or rented

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In Kewdale, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (29%).

Types of homes

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.

Types of homes

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In Kewdale, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 24%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Kewdale, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 24%.

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 Kewdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/506021310/kewdale/topic/housing-dwellings