Strathpine · Sub-region (SA3)

Housing & Dwellings in Strathpine

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

Far more large family homes are found in Strathpine than in most other areas, with 86% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This makes it a standout for spacious housing compared to the state and national figures. The area is predominantly made up of detached houses, though renting has become more common over the last decade.

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📍 Strathpine, Sub-region (SA3)

Where Strathpine sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +17.3%
  • $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 Strathpine — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Strathpine$360
Greater Brisbane $380
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $360, which is about the same as the national figure, and has risen by $53 since 2011. Meanwhile, the usual monthly home loan payment of $1,625 is lower than in most areas and has fallen slightly since 2011.

$360 ▲ +17.3%

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

  • 2011: $307
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $360

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: $1,690
  • 2021: $1,625

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Strathpine, $350–$549 is the majority at 58%; $200–$349 is next at 31%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Strathpine, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is more common here than in most areas, with 33.5% of households renting, a figure that rose 6.3 percentage points since 2011. In contrast, the share of homes owned outright is 24.9%, which is well below the Australian average of 31%.

33.5% ▲ +23.1%

Higher than 70% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 27.2%
  • 2016: 30.8%
  • 2021: 33.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.9% ▼ -5.2%

Lower than 78% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 26.2%
  • 2016: 25.5%
  • 2021: 24.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Strathpine, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Rented (34%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 78.8% of homes, which is well above the national figure, though this fell 6.2 percentage points since 2011. While the area has a high proportion of large homes, the number of people per bedroom has dropped from 1.10 to 0.80 since 2011.

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.

78.8% ▼ -7.3%

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

  • 2011: 85.0%
  • 2016: 80.9%
  • 2021: 78.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.0% ▼ -0.1%

Higher than 84% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 86.1%
  • 2016: 85.8%
  • 2021: 86.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Strathpine, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 18%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Strathpine, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 Strathpine [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/31403/strathpine/topic/housing-dwellings