$160 —
Lower than 84% of suburb / locality areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Thorpdale South · Suburb / Locality
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Housing costs have remained very low in Thorpdale South, where the typical monthly mortgage is just $700. This area offers a stark contrast to state and national figures, providing a much more affordable entry point for homeowners and renters alike.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Thorpdale South — lower than 84% of areas.
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly home-loan payment of $700 is far below the Victorian figure of $1,859. Rent is also much lower than most areas, with the usual weekly cost sitting at $160, which is far below the national figure of $375.
$160 —
Lower than 84% of suburb / locality areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$700 —
Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Thorpdale South, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.
How homes are owned or rented.
The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 100%, ahead of Owned outright (71%).
In Thorpdale South, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 58%; Owned outright is next at 42%.
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Homes in Thorpdale South are used more intensely than in most areas, with 0.90 people per bedroom. This is a little above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.
0.90 —
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
In Thorpdale South, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
In Thorpdale South, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 100%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Thorpdale South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22512/thorpdale-south/topic/housing-dwellings