Tawonga South · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Tawonga South

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

More than half of all homes in Tawonga South are owned outright, a rate far above the national figure. This is an area where housing is generally more affordable, with typical mortgage payments and rents sitting well below Victorian and Australian levels.

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Where Tawonga South sits — Median rent (weekly)

$285 ▲ +75.9%
  • $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 Tawonga South — higher than 52% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Tawonga South$285
3698, VIC $285
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,300, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,859. Rent is also much cheaper here than in the rest of the country, with the usual weekly rent sitting at $285.

$285 ▲ +75.9%

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $162
  • 2016: $220
  • 2021: $285

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +8.1%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,203
  • 2016: $1,224
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Tawonga South, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by $350–$549 (23%) and Under $200 (20%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Tawonga South, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 52%; Under $1,000 is next at 27%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong, as 51.1% of residents own their place outright—far above the 31% national average. Meanwhile, the 13.9% of households that rent is far below the Victorian figure of 28.5%.

13.9% ▼ -13.2%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 16.1%
  • 2016: 14.7%
  • 2021: 13.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

51.1% ▲ +9.5%

Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.7%
  • 2016: 51.9%
  • 2021: 51.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Tawonga South, Owned outright is the majority at 51%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 34%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost every home in Tawonga South is a separate house, making up 96.1% of all dwellings. These homes tend to be large, with 80.2% having three or more bedrooms, though there are fewer people per bedroom than in most 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.

96.1% ▲ +1.0%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 95.2%
  • 2016: 89.6%
  • 2021: 96.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.2% ▼ -2.1%

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 81.9%
  • 2016: 78.4%
  • 2021: 80.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Tawonga South, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Tawonga South, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 Tawonga South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22471/tawonga-south/topic/housing-dwellings