Mount Johns · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Mount Johns

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

More than half of all households in Mount Johns rent their home, which is much higher than most similar areas. This makes it a standout place for renters compared to the rest of the territory and Australia. While renting is common, typical mortgage payments have fallen slightly since 2011.

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📍 Mount Johns, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Mount Johns sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +33.3%
  • $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 Mount Johns — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Mount Johns$400
0874, NT $340
Northern Territory $325
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents have risen by $100 since 2011 to reach $400, which is a little above the Northern Territory figure. Meanwhile, the typical monthly home loan payment of $1,733 is a little below the territory average.

$400 ▲ +33.3%

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

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $331
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▼ -4.1%

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

  • 2011: $1,807
  • 2016: $1,842
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Mount Johns, the largest group is $350–$549 at 43%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and $550–$749 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Mount Johns, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 50.9% of households renting, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, only 13.5% of homes are owned outright, which is among the lowest for this level and far below the Australian figure.

50.9% ▼ -4.8%

Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 53.4%
  • 2016: 54.7%
  • 2021: 50.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

13.5% ▼ -7.0%

Lower than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 14.5%
  • 2016: 14.1%
  • 2021: 13.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Mount Johns, Rented is the majority at 51%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 29%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling type at 43.8%. The area has far fewer separate houses and larger three-bedroom homes than the state and national averages, though there is a high number of people per bedroom.

1.00 ▼ -16.7%

Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 1.00

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

43.5% ▼ -8.5%

Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 47.6%
  • 2016: 42.5%
  • 2021: 43.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

54.2% ▼ -0.6%

Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 54.5%
  • 2016: 55.8%
  • 2021: 54.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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Mount Johns splits fairly evenly between Townhouse / semi-detached (45%) and Separate house (45%), with Flat or apartment at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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Mount Johns splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (29%), with 4 bedrooms at 18%.

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 Mount Johns [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/702011049/mount-johns/topic/housing-dwellings