Giralang · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Giralang

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

Separate houses make up 93.2% of all homes in Giralang, a figure far above the national and territory averages. This creates a landscape of large family dwellings where home ownership is common. While costs for mortgages and rent have risen since 2011, the area remains much more focused on owning than renting compared to most other places.

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📍 Giralang, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Giralang sits — Median rent (weekly)

$460 ▲ +17.9%
  • $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 Giralang — higher than 82% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Giralang$460
2617, ACT $440
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home loan payments are $2,167 and weekly rents are $460, both of which are much higher than in most areas. These figures are a little above the national figures and have both risen since 2011.

$460 ▲ +17.9%

Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $390
  • 2016: $420
  • 2021: $460

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +8.3%

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

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Giralang, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $550–$749 (25%) and $200–$349 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Giralang, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is common here at 37.5%, which is far above the territory average. Meanwhile, the 19.3% of households that rent is far below both the state and national figures.

19.3% ▼ -10.0%

Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 21.5%
  • 2016: 20.8%
  • 2021: 19.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.5% ▲ +10.5%

Higher than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 33.9%
  • 2016: 36.2%
  • 2021: 37.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Giralang splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (41%) and Owned outright (38%), with Rented at 19%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the area, with 93.5% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. Almost every home is a separate house, and the typical number of people per bedroom is 0.80.

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.

93.2% ▲ +0.3%

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

  • 2011: 93.0%
  • 2016: 93.3%
  • 2021: 93.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.5% ▼ -1.2%

Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 94.6%
  • 2016: 93.7%
  • 2021: 93.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Giralang, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Giralang, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (11%).

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 Giralang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801011011/giralang/topic/housing-dwellings