Taroona - Bonnet Hill · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Taroona - Bonnet Hill

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

Nearly half of all homes in Taroona - Bonnet Hill are owned outright, making it one of the most secure housing areas at this level. This stability is seen alongside a very small rental population and a strong preference for large, detached houses.

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📍 Taroona - Bonnet Hill, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Taroona - Bonnet Hill sits — Median rent (weekly)

$425 ▲ +54.5%
  • $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 Taroona - Bonnet Hill — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Taroona - Bonnet Hill$425
7053, TAS $425
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents here are $425, which is higher than most areas and well above the Tasmanian figure. Home-loan payments have also climbed, rising by $225 since 2011 to reach a typical monthly cost of $1,785.

$425 ▲ +54.5%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $275
  • 2016: $323
  • 2021: $425

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,785 ▲ +14.4%

Lower than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,560
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $1,785

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Taroona - Bonnet Hill, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (21%) and $550–$749 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Taroona - Bonnet Hill splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (29%), with Under $1,000 at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high, with 49.5% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Meanwhile, the 13.8% of households that rent is far below both the state and Australian figures.

13.8% ▼ -10.5%

Lower than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 15.4%
  • 2016: 14.9%
  • 2021: 13.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

49.5% ▲ +11.1%

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

  • 2011: 44.5%
  • 2016: 44.9%
  • 2021: 49.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Taroona - Bonnet Hill, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (14%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 97.5% of the area, which is far above the national figure. These homes tend to be large, with 82.2% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the state and national averages.

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.

97.5% ▲ +5.6%

Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 92.4%
  • 2016: 94.4%
  • 2021: 97.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.2% ▲ +0.4%

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

  • 2011: 81.8%
  • 2016: 81.5%
  • 2021: 82.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Taroona - Bonnet Hill, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Taroona - Bonnet Hill, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

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 Taroona - Bonnet Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/601041026/taroona-bonnet-hill/topic/housing-dwellings