Flynn · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Flynn

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

Much higher costs than most similar areas mark the housing market in Flynn, where nearly all residents live in large, detached homes. The typical weekly rent is $481, and home-loan payments are often high, yet the suburb has very few renters compared to the rest of the territory.

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📍 Flynn, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Flynn sits — Median rent (weekly)

$481 ▲ +18.8%
  • $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 Flynn — higher than 87% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Flynn$481
2615, ACT $420
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $481, which is well above the national figure of $375. Typical monthly home-loan payments have also risen since 2011 to $2,167, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.

$481 ▲ +18.8%

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

  • 2011: $405
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $481

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +11.1%

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

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $2,058
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Flynn, the largest group is $350–$549 at 39%, followed by $550–$749 (26%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Flynn, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Flynn has far fewer renters than the territory and national averages, with only 15.7% of households renting. Conversely, 34.1% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the Australian Capital Territory figure of 26.6%.

15.7% ▲ +0.7%

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

  • 2011: 15.5%
  • 2016: 16.4%
  • 2021: 15.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

34.1% ▼ -5.0%

Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 35.9%
  • 2016: 35.8%
  • 2021: 34.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Flynn, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (16%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96.7% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. This is reflected in the fact that 96.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is among the highest for this level.

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.

96.7% ▼ -1.1%

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

  • 2011: 97.8%
  • 2016: 97.5%
  • 2021: 96.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

96.1% ▼ -0.4%

Higher than 98% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 96.5%
  • 2016: 95.3%
  • 2021: 96.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Flynn, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Flynn, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 3 bedrooms (38%) and 5 or more (12%).

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 Flynn [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801011009/flynn/topic/housing-dwellings