Attwood · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Attwood

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

A high percentage of detached houses has shaped the housing landscape in Attwood. This is a place where 97.5% of homes are separate houses, far above the national figure. Most households here enjoy a lot of space, with the vast majority of homes having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Attwood, Suburb / Locality

Where Attwood sits — Median rent (weekly)

$358 ▲ +32.6%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Attwood — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Attwood$358
3049, VIC $360
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is much higher than most areas. The usual weekly rent is $358, a figure that is higher than most areas but about the same as the state and national figures.

$358 ▲ +32.6%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $323
  • 2021: $358

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +2.6%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $1,866
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Attwood, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (25%) and Under $200 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Attwood, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 40.8% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure of 31%. Only 7.9% of households rent, which is far below the Australian average of 30.6%.

7.9% ▼ -12.8%

Lower than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 9.1%
  • 2016: 9.7%
  • 2021: 7.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

40.8% ▲ +25.8%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 32.4%
  • 2016: 35.2%
  • 2021: 40.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Attwood, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 50%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (8%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Spacious living is the norm, as 92.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Almost every residence is a separate house, and about half of all homes have four bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

97.5% ▲ +6.4%

Higher than 55% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 91.6%
  • 2016: 90.1%
  • 2021: 97.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.6% ▲ +0.9%

Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 91.8%
  • 2016: 90.5%
  • 2021: 92.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Attwood, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Attwood, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 3 bedrooms is next at 34%.

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 Attwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20082/attwood/topic/housing-dwellings