Theodore · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Theodore

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

Far more people live in detached houses in Theodore than in the rest of the territory, with 94.8% of homes being separate houses. This is a place where most residents own their homes, and nearly all are large family-sized properties with three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Theodore, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Theodore sits — Median rent (weekly)

$430 ▲ +15.9%
  • $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 Theodore — higher than 74% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Theodore$430
2905, ACT $430
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent has risen $59 since 2011 to $430, which is much higher than most similar areas. Typical monthly home loan payments are about the same as the territory figure at $2,002.

$430 ▲ +15.9%

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

  • 2011: $371
  • 2016: $370
  • 2021: $430

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,002 ▼ -4.1%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,087
  • 2016: $2,045
  • 2021: $2,002

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Theodore, $350–$549 is the majority at 55%; Under $200 is next at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Theodore, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and Under $1,000 (13%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households make up only 17.7% of the area, a figure far below both the territory and national averages. Most residents have a mortgage, while 25.9% own their homes outright.

17.7% ▼ -9.4%

Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 19.6%
  • 2016: 19.4%
  • 2021: 17.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.9% ▲ +20.7%

Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 21.5%
  • 2016: 23.5%
  • 2021: 25.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Theodore, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 55%; Owned outright is next at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate here, with 95.5% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. This explains why separate houses are so common, accounting for almost every home in the area.

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.

94.8% ▲ +0.2%

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

  • 2011: 94.6%
  • 2016: 94.1%
  • 2021: 94.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

95.5% ▲ +1.7%

Higher than 96% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 93.9%
  • 2016: 94.1%
  • 2021: 95.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Theodore, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Theodore, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 4 bedrooms is next at 34%.

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 Theodore [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801071088/theodore/topic/housing-dwellings