Calvert · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Calvert

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

A massive 94.7% of homes in Calvert are separate houses, making it a place dominated by detached living. Most residents own their homes, though mortgage payments are notably high compared to other areas.

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📍 Calvert, Suburb / Locality

Where Calvert sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +7.1%
  • $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 Calvert — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Calvert$300
4340, QLD $300
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,111, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. In contrast, typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the Australian average of $375.

$300 ▲ +7.1%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $280
  • 2016: $255
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,111 ▲ +31.9%

Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,600
  • 2016: $1,539
  • 2021: $2,111

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Calvert, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Calvert, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 55%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 28%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning and renting patterns here are unusual, with renters making up only 9.7% of households, a figure far below the state and national averages. About 34.5% of homes are owned outright, while nearly half are owned with a mortgage.

9.7% ▼ -47.9%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 18.7%
  • 2016: 20.8%
  • 2021: 9.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

34.5% ▼ -4.8%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.3%
  • 2016: 37.7%
  • 2021: 34.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Calvert, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (10%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up nearly every home in the area, far above the national average of 72.3%. These homes tend to be large, with 79.6% having three or more bedrooms.

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.

94.7% ▼ -5.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 94.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.6% ▼ -9.3%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 87.8%
  • 2016: 74.5%
  • 2021: 79.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Calvert, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Calvert, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 26%.

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 Calvert [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30494/calvert/topic/housing-dwellings