Chapman · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Chapman

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

Typical home loan payments in Chapman are among the highest for similar areas, with the usual monthly cost reaching $2,600. This is a high-value residential pocket where nearly half of the homes are owned outright and large, detached houses dominate the landscape.

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📍 Chapman, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Chapman sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▼ -1.1%
  • $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 Chapman — higher than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Chapman$450
2611 crosses ACT/NSW $450
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Mortgage repayments are well above the territory figure, having risen $433 since 2011. Typical weekly rents are about the same as the territory average at $450, though this is a little above the national figure.

$450 ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $455
  • 2016: $450
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,600 ▲ +20.0%

Higher than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,500
  • 2021: $2,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Chapman, the largest group is Under $200 at 31%, followed by $550–$749 (22%) and $350–$549 (18%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Chapman splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (35%), with Under $1,000 at 14%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 48.7% of homes owned outright—a figure far above both the territory and national averages. Only 11.0% of households rent, which is far below the territory and national rates.

11.0% ▲ +3.0%

Lower than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 10.7%
  • 2016: 11.6%
  • 2021: 11.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

48.7% ▲ +0.6%

Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 48.4%
  • 2016: 48.2%
  • 2021: 48.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Chapman, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (39%) and Rented (11%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, with 90.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the territory figure of 73.0%. Detached houses make up 89.9% of all homes, and there are typically fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

89.9% ▼ -4.2%

Higher than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 93.8%
  • 2016: 90.4%
  • 2021: 89.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.1% ▼ -3.6%

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

  • 2011: 93.5%
  • 2016: 91.5%
  • 2021: 90.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Chapman, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 8%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Chapman, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 5 or more is next at 21%.

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 Chapman [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801081091/chapman/topic/housing-dwellings