Acacia Ridge · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Acacia Ridge

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

Nearly half of all households in Acacia Ridge are renting, a figure far above the national average. This makes the area stand out as a high-rental hub where detached houses are the dominant style of living. The typical weekly rent is $335, which is higher than in most similar areas.

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📍 Acacia Ridge, Suburb / Locality

Where Acacia Ridge sits — Median rent (weekly)

$335 ▲ +19.6%
  • $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 Acacia Ridge — higher than 67% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Acacia Ridge$335
4110, QLD $370
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $335, which is a little below the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments usually sit at $1,517, also a little below the Australian average of $1,863.

$335 ▲ +19.6%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $280
  • 2016: $320
  • 2021: $335

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▼ -6.0%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,613
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Acacia Ridge, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (30%) and Under $200 (24%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Acacia Ridge, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 57%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 49.2% of households renting, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Conversely, the 19.4% of homes owned outright is far below the Australian average of 31.0%.

49.2% ▲ +14.4%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 43.0%
  • 2016: 46.4%
  • 2021: 49.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

19.4% ▼ -15.6%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 23.0%
  • 2016: 20.7%
  • 2021: 19.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Acacia Ridge, the largest group is Rented at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Owned outright (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 84.7% of the area, a figure far above the national average of 72.3%. This explains why homes with three or more bedrooms are also well above state and national levels.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

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

84.7% ▼ -8.9%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 92.9%
  • 2016: 85.1%
  • 2021: 84.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.7% ▼ -2.2%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 86.6%
  • 2016: 85.5%
  • 2021: 84.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Acacia Ridge, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Acacia Ridge, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 68%; 4 bedrooms is next at 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 Acacia Ridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30007/acacia-ridge/topic/housing-dwellings