Springwood - Kingston · Sub-region (SA3)

Housing & Dwellings in Springwood - Kingston

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

Cheaper typical rents and mortgage payments define daily living in Springwood - Kingston, where housing costs are lower than in most other areas. The region is largely made up of spacious detached houses, though a high number of residents rent their homes compared to the national average.

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📍 Springwood - Kingston, Sub-region (SA3)

Where Springwood - Kingston sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +14.3%
  • $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 Springwood - Kingston — lower than 64% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Springwood - Kingston$320
Greater Brisbane $380
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $320, which is a little below the national figure of $375. Similarly, typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,638, a figure that is lower than most areas and has fallen slightly since 2011.

$320 ▲ +14.3%

Lower than 64% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $280
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,638 ▼ -3.6%

Lower than 63% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $1,700
  • 2016: $1,603
  • 2021: $1,638

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Springwood - Kingston, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by $350–$549 (33%) and Under $200 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Springwood - Kingston, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 38.8% of households renting, which is well above the Australian average of 30.6%. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is 23.8%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

38.8% ▲ +4.1%

Higher than 81% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 37.2%
  • 2016: 38.5%
  • 2021: 38.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

23.8% ▲ +0.6%

Lower than 80% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 23.7%
  • 2016: 23.6%
  • 2021: 23.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Springwood - Kingston splits fairly evenly between Rented (39%) and Owned with a mortgage (34%), with Owned outright at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most people live in separate houses, which make up 77.7% of homes. These tend to be large, with 82.0% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, a rate well above the national figure of 73.8%.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

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

77.7% ▼ -2.2%

Lower than 61% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 79.5%
  • 2016: 78.0%
  • 2021: 77.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.0% ▲ +0.4%

Higher than 73% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 81.7%
  • 2016: 81.7%
  • 2021: 82.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Springwood - Kingston, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 18%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Springwood - Kingston, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 24%.

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 Springwood - Kingston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/31106/springwood-kingston/topic/housing-dwellings