Red Hill South · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Red Hill South

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

A high proportion of homeowners in Red Hill South now own their property outright, reflecting a shift toward more secure housing. The area is dominated by large, separate houses, with 92.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Red Hill South, Suburb / Locality

Where Red Hill South sits — Median rent (weekly)

$500 ▲ +131.5%
  • $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 Red Hill South — higher than 92% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Red Hill South$500
3937, VIC $473
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing costs are high, with the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,300 being much higher than in most areas. Weekly rents are also well above the national figure of $375, typically reaching $500.

$500 ▲ +131.5%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $216
  • 2016: $245
  • 2021: $500

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,300 ▲ +48.4%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,550
  • 2016: $1,800
  • 2021: $2,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Red Hill South, the largest group is $200–$349 at 42%, followed by $550–$749 (33%) and $350–$549 (25%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Red Hill South, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (24%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is very common here, as 63.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Only 10.2% of households rent, a rate far below both the state and national averages.

10.2% ▼ -15.3%

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 12.1%
  • 2016: 8.0%
  • 2021: 10.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

63.4% ▲ +23.8%

Higher than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 51.2%
  • 2016: 60.7%
  • 2021: 63.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Red Hill South, Owned outright is the majority at 64%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 23%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every home in the area is a separate house, with 92.1% featuring three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure of 73.8%, and there are typically fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 98.2%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.1% ▲ +9.3%

Higher than 83% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 84.3%
  • 2016: 86.6%
  • 2021: 92.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Red Hill South, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Red Hill South, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (34%) and 5 or more (15%).

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 Red Hill South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22149/red-hill-south/topic/housing-dwellings