Belmont - Victoria Park · Sub-region (SA3)

Housing & Dwellings in Belmont - Victoria Park

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

Nearly 45% of households in Belmont - Victoria Park are renting, which is far above the national figure. This high rental rate is a standout feature of the area, where home ownership is less common than in most other parts of the state.

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📍 Belmont - Victoria Park, Sub-region (SA3)

Where Belmont - Victoria Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +12.9%
  • $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 Belmont - Victoria Park — lower than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Belmont - Victoria Park$350
Greater Perth $350
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the state average. For those with a mortgage, the typical monthly payment is $1,842, a figure that has fallen by $201 since 2011.

$350 ▲ +12.9%

Lower than 53% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $310
  • 2016: $360
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,842 ▼ -9.8%

Higher than 50% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: $2,043
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $1,842

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Belmont - Victoria Park, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and Under $200 (13%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Belmont - Victoria Park splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (37%) and $1,000–$1,799 (33%), with $3,000 or more at 16%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here at 44.4%, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, only 22.1% of homes are owned outright, a rate well below both the state and national averages.

44.4% ▲ +5.3%

Higher than 88% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 42.2%
  • 2016: 42.9%
  • 2021: 44.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

22.1% ▼ -6.5%

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

  • 2011: 23.7%
  • 2016: 22.5%
  • 2021: 22.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Belmont - Victoria Park, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 60.4% of homes, which is far below the state average of 79.7%. This shift toward smaller homes is reflected in the fact that the proportion of houses with three or more bedrooms has fallen 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.

60.4% ▼ -7.2%

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

  • 2011: 65.0%
  • 2016: 61.2%
  • 2021: 60.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

68.1% ▼ -3.8%

Lower than 76% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 70.8%
  • 2016: 69.7%
  • 2021: 68.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Belmont - Victoria Park, Separate house is the majority at 60%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 22%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Belmont - Victoria Park, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 2 bedrooms (22%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).

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 Belmont - Victoria Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/50602/belmont-victoria-park/topic/housing-dwellings