King Valley · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in King Valley

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

A far lower typical mortgage payment of $1,148 marks the housing landscape in King Valley. The area is defined by large, detached family homes and a much lower proportion of renters compared to the rest of the state.

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📍 King Valley, Suburb / Locality

Where King Valley sits — Median rent (weekly)

$325 ▼ -35.0%
  • $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 King Valley — higher than 64% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
King Valley$325
3678, VIC $250
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the Victorian figure of $1,859. Meanwhile, weekly rents are higher than in most similar areas, though they remain a little below the national figure of $375.

$325 ▼ -35.0%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $500
  • 2016: $75
  • 2021: $325

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,148 ▲ +2.0%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,125
  • 2016: $2,034
  • 2021: $1,148

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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King Valley splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (36%), with $3,000 or more at 27%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far less common here than across Australia, with only 17.1% of households renting. Most residents own their homes, with 42.9% holding a mortgage and 31.4% owning their property outright.

17.1% ▲ +58.6%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 10.8%
  • 2016: 14.6%
  • 2021: 17.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.4% ▼ -37.7%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 50.5%
  • 2016: 48.8%
  • 2021: 31.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In King Valley, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in King Valley is a separate house, which is far above the national figure. These homes are typically large, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

100.0% ▲ +5.7%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 94.6%
  • 2016: 92.7%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.9% ▲ +4.8%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 79.1%
  • 2016: 80.5%
  • 2021: 82.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In King Valley, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In King Valley, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 4 bedrooms is next at 34%.

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 King Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21357/king-valley/topic/housing-dwellings