$425 ▲ +17.7%
Higher than 79% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: $361
- 2016: $401
- 2021: $425
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Stonnington - West · Sub-region (SA3)
Housing & Dwellings in Stonnington - West
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than half of all households rent in Stonnington - West, a rate that is far above both the state and national figures. This high level of renting is mirrored by costs that are much higher than most similar areas, with typical rents and mortgage payments both sitting above the national average.
$425
▲ +17.7%
- $100–$118: 3 areas
- $118–$136: 1 area
- $136–$154: 3 areas
- $154–$171: 1 area
- $171–$189: 5 areas
- $189–$207: 11 areas
- $207–$225: 8 areas
- $225–$243: 16 areas
- $243–$261: 18 areas
- $261–$279: 8 areas
- $279–$296: 22 areas
- $296–$314: 24 areas
- $314–$332: 18 areas
- $332–$350: 15 areas
- $350–$368: 30 areas
- $368–$386: 28 areas
- $386–$404: 37 areas
- $404–$421: 22 areas
- $421–$439: 14 areas
- $439–$457: 15 areas
- $457–$475: 10 areas
- $475–$493: 6 areas
- $493–$511: 8 areas
- $511–$529: 2 areas
- $529–$546: 1 area
- $546–$564: 5 areas
- $564–$582: 2 areas
- $582–$600: 7 areas
All sub-region (sa3) areas, 2021. The marker is Stonnington - West — higher than 79% of areas.
| Stonnington - West | $425 |
|---|---|
| Greater Melbourne | $390 |
| Victoria | $370 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent is $425, which is a little above the national figure and has risen by $64 since 2011. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than most areas at $2,287.
$2,287 ▼ -4.9%
Higher than 86% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: $2,405
- 2016: $2,167
- 2021: $2,287
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Stonnington - West, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (21%) and $550–$749 (17%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Stonnington - West, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (23%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, accounting for 52.1% of households, while the 23.8% who own their home outright is well below the Victorian average.
52.1% ▲ +2.6%
Higher than 93% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 50.8%
- 2016: 54.3%
- 2021: 52.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
23.8% ▼ -9.7%
Lower than 80% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 26.4%
- 2016: 23.1%
- 2021: 23.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Stonnington - West, Rented is the majority at 52%; Owned outright is next at 24%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Flats and apartments make up 64.7% of homes, meaning separate houses are far below the national figure at just 16.8%. Because so many homes are small, there are a little more people per bedroom than in the typical Australian home.
0.90 ▼ -18.2%
Higher than 86% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
16.8% ▼ -37.0%
Lower than 99% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 26.7%
- 2016: 15.7%
- 2021: 16.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
30.9% ▼ -10.7%
Lower than 99% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 34.6%
- 2016: 30.6%
- 2021: 30.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Stonnington - West, Flat or apartment is the majority at 65%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 18%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Stonnington - West, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 1 bedroom (24%) and 3 bedrooms (22%).
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 Stonnington - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/20606/stonnington-west/topic/housing-dwellings