Caboolture · Sub-region (SA3)

Housing & Dwellings in Caboolture

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

More than 85% of homes in Caboolture have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. This makes the area stand out for its large family-sized housing, though a high proportion of residents rent their homes compared to other parts of the country.

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📍 Caboolture, Sub-region (SA3)

Where Caboolture sits — Median rent (weekly)

$335 ▲ +15.5%
  • $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 Caboolture — lower than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Caboolture$335
Greater Brisbane $380
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $335, which is a little below the figures for Queensland and Australia. Meanwhile, typical monthly mortgage payments have fallen since 2011 to $1,625, leaving Caboolture lower than most other areas.

$335 ▲ +15.5%

Lower than 59% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $290
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $335

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,625 ▼ -6.2%

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

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $1,625

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Caboolture, the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by $350–$549 (42%) and Under $200 (8%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Caboolture, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households are much more common here than in most areas, making up 38.6% of the total. This is well above the national rate of 30.6%, while the share of homes owned outright is well below both the state and national figures.

38.6% ▼ -5.3%

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

  • 2011: 40.7%
  • 2016: 42.4%
  • 2021: 38.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

22.5% ▲ +4.4%

Lower than 83% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 21.5%
  • 2016: 21.2%
  • 2021: 22.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Caboolture splits fairly evenly between Rented (39%) and Owned with a mortgage (36%), with Owned outright at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far more common here than the national average, accounting for 83.3% of all homes. Most of these are large, with 44.4% of dwellings having four bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

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

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

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

83.3% ▼ -5.5%

Higher than 51% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 88.1%
  • 2016: 84.6%
  • 2021: 83.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.9% ▼ -1.6%

Higher than 83% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 87.3%
  • 2016: 86.1%
  • 2021: 85.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Caboolture, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Caboolture, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 3 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (9%).

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 Caboolture [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/31302/caboolture/topic/housing-dwellings