Banjup · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Banjup

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

Far more large family homes are found in Banjup than across the rest of Australia, with 95.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This is an area where most people own their homes, though the typical mortgage and rent costs are higher than in most other similar areas.

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📍 Banjup, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Banjup sits — Median rent (weekly)

$420 ▲ +2.4%
  • $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 Banjup — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Banjup$420
6164, WA $395
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,000, which is a little above the Western Australian figure of $1,842. Weekly rents are also a little above the state and national figures, typically costing $420.

$420 ▲ +2.4%

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $410
  • 2016: $430
  • 2021: $420

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▼ -13.4%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,310
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Banjup, $350–$549 is the majority at 74%; $200–$349 is next at 15%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Banjup, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Most homes are owned with a mortgage, at 58%. Only 19.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the national figure of 31%, while the 20.7% who rent is well below the Australian average.

20.7% ▲ +17.8%

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

  • 2011: 17.6%
  • 2016: 20.7%
  • 2021: 20.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

19.8% ▲ +19.8%

Lower than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 16.5%
  • 2016: 17.2%
  • 2021: 19.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Banjup, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 58%; Rented is next at 21%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 89.2% of the area, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These are typically large homes, with 62% having four bedrooms and 7.2% having five or more.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

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

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

89.2% ▼ -8.4%

Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 97.4%
  • 2016: 92.2%
  • 2021: 89.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

95.1% ▼ -3.0%

Higher than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 98.0%
  • 2016: 96.8%
  • 2021: 95.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Banjup, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Banjup, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 62%; 3 bedrooms is next at 26%.

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 Banjup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/507011148/banjup/topic/housing-dwellings