Cathkin · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Cathkin

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

A typical monthly mortgage of just $650 makes Cathkin a place where home loan costs are far below the national figure. While some residents pay very little for their loans, others face weekly rents that are higher than in most similar areas.

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📍 Cathkin, Suburb / Locality

Where Cathkin sits — Median rent (weekly)

$331
  • $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 Cathkin — higher than 66% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Cathkin$331
3714, VIC $250
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Home loan payments are among the lowest at this level, sitting far below the Victorian typical payment of $1,859. In contrast, the typical weekly rent is $331, which is a little below the national figure of $375.

$650

Lower than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,125
  • 2021: $650

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 38%, ahead of Rented (19%).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Cathkin, Owned outright is the majority at 67%; Rented is next at 33%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes in Cathkin tend to be less crowded, with 0.70 people per bedroom. This is lower than most areas and a little below the Australian figure of 0.80.

0.70

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.40
  • 2021: 0.70

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

Types of homes

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In Cathkin, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Cathkin, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 64%; 3 bedrooms is next at 36%.

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 Cathkin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20519/cathkin/topic/housing-dwellings