Springvale South · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Springvale South

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

More separate houses than most similar areas define the landscape of Springvale South. It is a place where 85.8% of dwellings are detached homes, though these houses are often crowded with an average of one person per bedroom.

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📍 Springvale South, Suburb / Locality

Where Springvale South sits — Median rent (weekly)

$351 ▲ +26.7%
  • $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 Springvale South — higher than 72% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Springvale South$351
3172, VIC $371
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $351, which is higher than most areas, while the usual monthly home loan payment of $1,600 is a little below the national figure.

$351 ▲ +26.7%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $277
  • 2016: $316
  • 2021: $351

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,600 ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Springvale South, $350–$549 is the majority at 52%; $200–$349 is next at 35%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Springvale South splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (31%), with Under $1,000 at 26%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A high 37.9% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the same figure for Victoria and Australia. Meanwhile, 26.9% of households rent, which is higher than most similar areas.

26.9% ▲ +12.5%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 23.9%
  • 2016: 25.6%
  • 2021: 26.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.9% ▲ +0.9%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 37.6%
  • 2016: 37.4%
  • 2021: 37.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Springvale South, the largest group is Owned outright at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 82.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is well above the state and national figures, and explains why there are far more people per bedroom here than in most of the country.

1.00 ▼ -16.7%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.00

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

85.8% ▲ +7.6%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 79.8%
  • 2016: 86.8%
  • 2021: 85.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.6% ▲ +1.3%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 81.6%
  • 2016: 80.6%
  • 2021: 82.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Springvale South, Separate house is the majority at 86%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Springvale South, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 4 bedrooms is next at 23%.

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 Springvale South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22329/springvale-south/topic/housing-dwellings