Rupanyup · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Rupanyup

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

Monthly mortgage payments in Rupanyup are far below the national figure, with a typical bill of just $650. This creates a stark contrast to the rest of the country, where housing costs are much higher. The area is defined by affordable living and a very high rate of home ownership.

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📍 Rupanyup, Suburb / Locality

Where Rupanyup sits — Median rent (weekly)

$165 ▲ +65.0%
  • $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 Rupanyup — lower than 83% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Rupanyup$165
3388, VIC $165
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Rent is much lower than most areas, with the typical weekly payment at $165. This is far below the national figure of $375, and 100% of renters pay under $200 per week.

$165 ▲ +65.0%

Lower than 83% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $100
  • 2016: $140
  • 2021: $165

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$650 ▲ +27.7%

Lower than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $509
  • 2016: $650
  • 2021: $650

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Rupanyup, Under $200 is the majority at 87%; $200–$349 is next at 13%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Rupanyup, Under $1,000 is the majority at 79%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 21%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 63.4% of homes owned outright, which is far above the Victorian figure of 32.2%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below both the state and national averages at only 10.3%.

10.3% ▲ +20.1%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 8.6%
  • 2016: 12.9%
  • 2021: 10.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

63.4% ▲ +2.2%

Higher than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 62.0%
  • 2016: 58.4%
  • 2021: 63.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Rupanyup, Owned outright is the majority at 64%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 20%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every home in Rupanyup is a separate house, a figure far above the national average. These homes tend to be large, with 78.4% having three or more bedrooms, though they are not crowded as the number of people per bedroom is a little below the national figure.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

100.0% ▲ +1.4%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 98.6%
  • 2016: 99.5%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.4% ▼ -1.2%

Lower than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 79.4%
  • 2016: 78.7%
  • 2021: 78.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Rupanyup, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Other dwelling is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Rupanyup, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 22%.

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 Rupanyup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22214/rupanyup/topic/housing-dwellings