Montrose - Rosetta · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Montrose - Rosetta

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

Weekly rents in Montrose - Rosetta have jumped by $135 since 2011, reflecting a shifting housing landscape. While the area remains more affordable than the national average, there has been a noticeable trend toward renting, with the proportion of renting households rising by 5.1 percentage points over the last decade.

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📍 Montrose - Rosetta, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Montrose - Rosetta sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +62.8%
  • $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 Montrose - Rosetta — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Montrose - Rosetta$350
7010, TAS $320
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $350, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. For those with a mortgage, the typical monthly payment of $1,448 is well below the Australian average, though it has risen by $83 since 2011.

$350 ▲ +62.8%

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

  • 2011: $215
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,448 ▲ +6.1%

Lower than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,365
  • 2016: $1,322
  • 2021: $1,448

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Montrose - Rosetta, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $200–$349 (33%) and Under $200 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Montrose - Rosetta, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 52%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common here, with 35.6% of homes owned outright—a figure well above the national average. Meanwhile, 28.4% of households are renting, which is slightly more than the state average.

28.4% ▲ +21.8%

Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 23.3%
  • 2016: 26.1%
  • 2021: 28.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.6% ▼ -13.4%

Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 41.1%
  • 2016: 36.2%
  • 2021: 35.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Montrose - Rosetta splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (36%) and Owned with a mortgage (33%), with Rented at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 81.6% of the area, which is well above the Australian figure. These homes are often smaller than in other areas, with 70.6% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

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

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

81.6% ▼ -4.5%

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

  • 2011: 85.5%
  • 2016: 82.6%
  • 2021: 81.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

70.6% ▲ +0.8%

Lower than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 70.1%
  • 2016: 69.2%
  • 2021: 70.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Montrose - Rosetta, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Flat or apartment is next at 17%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Montrose - Rosetta, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

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 Montrose - Rosetta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/601031018/montrose-rosetta/topic/housing-dwellings