$350 ▲ +9.4%
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $320
- 2016: $370
- 2021: $350
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Bicton - Palmyra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Bicton - Palmyra
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Separate houses are the most common dwelling in Bicton - Palmyra, where 61.2% of homes are detached. This area sees a high proportion of people owning their homes outright compared to the rest of the state, though typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than most other areas.
$350
▲ +9.4%
- $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 Bicton - Palmyra — lower than 57% of areas.
| Bicton - Palmyra | $350 |
|---|---|
| 6157, WA | $350 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,115, which is a little above the Western Australian figure of $1,842. Meanwhile, typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
$2,115 ▼ -2.4%
Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $2,167
- 2016: $2,167
- 2021: $2,115
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Bicton - Palmyra, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and Under $200 (15%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Bicton - Palmyra, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $3,000 or more (25%) and $1,000–$1,799 (25%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 34.9% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the state average. This is consistent with a lower proportion of renters, at 24.3%, which is well below the national figure.
24.3% ▼ -15.8%
Lower than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 28.9%
- 2016: 27.0%
- 2021: 24.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
34.9% ▼ -0.8%
Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 35.2%
- 2016: 33.8%
- 2021: 34.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →Bicton - Palmyra splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Owned outright (35%), with Rented at 24%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses make up 61.2% of homes, which is far below the state and national proportions. These homes are often less crowded than usual, with only 0.70 people per bedroom.
0.70 ▼ -30.0%
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.00
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
61.2% ▼ -7.7%
Lower than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 66.4%
- 2016: 59.4%
- 2021: 61.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
72.4% ▲ +1.5%
Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 71.3%
- 2016: 72.1%
- 2021: 72.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Bicton - Palmyra, Separate house is the majority at 61%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 33%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Bicton - Palmyra, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (24%).
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 Bicton - Palmyra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/507041177/bicton-palmyra/topic/housing-dwellings