$400 ▲ +17.6%
Higher than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $340
- 2016: $350
- 2021: $400
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Macquarie · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Macquarie
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A much higher share of households rent in Macquarie than in most other areas, with 37.1% of homes being rented. This is well above the Australian Capital Territory and national figures. While many people rent, those who own their homes outright make up 31.9% of the area.
$400
▲ +17.6%
- $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 Macquarie — higher than 62% of areas.
| Macquarie | $400 |
|---|---|
| 2614, ACT | $418 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $450 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $400, which is higher than most areas and rose by $60 since 2011. Home loan payments are also high, with the typical monthly payment at $2,000, though this fell slightly since 2011.
$2,000 ▼ -2.8%
Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $2,058
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Macquarie, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by Under $200 (23%) and $200–$349 (15%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Macquarie, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $3,000 or more (20%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is common here at 37.1%, which is well above the national and territory figures. Meanwhile, 31.9% of homes are owned outright, a figure that is well above the ACT average and has risen since 2011.
37.1% ▼ -4.7%
Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 39.0%
- 2016: 42.5%
- 2021: 37.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
31.9% ▲ +11.6%
Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 28.6%
- 2016: 30.5%
- 2021: 31.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Macquarie, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (29%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far less common than the national average, making up 61.6% of homes after a 16 point drop since 2011. This shift is seen in the number of larger homes, as those with three or more bedrooms are well below the national figure at 69.3%.
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.
61.6% ▼ -20.4%
Lower than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 77.4%
- 2016: 71.1%
- 2021: 61.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
69.3% ▼ -10.0%
Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 77.0%
- 2016: 72.6%
- 2021: 69.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Macquarie, Separate house is the majority at 61%; Flat or apartment is next at 24%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Macquarie, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (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 Macquarie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801011020/macquarie/topic/housing-dwellings