Cannon Hill · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Cannon Hill

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,396 are well above the national figure in Cannon Hill, where housing costs have climbed significantly. This suburb has a high proportion of renters and mortgage holders compared to other areas. It is a mix of traditional houses and a growing number of flats and apartments.

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📍 Cannon Hill, Suburb / Locality

Where Cannon Hill sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +19.0%
  • $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 Cannon Hill — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Cannon Hill$450
4170, QLD $440
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $450, which is a little above both the state and national figures. Mortgage repayments are even more striking, with the typical monthly payment of $2,396 being much higher than in most other areas.

$450 ▲ +19.0%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $378
  • 2016: $430
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,396 ▲ +6.5%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,250
  • 2016: $2,123
  • 2021: $2,396

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Cannon Hill, $350–$549 is the majority at 68%; $550–$749 is next at 12%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Cannon Hill splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and $3,000 or more (34%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 19%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 37.8% of households renting. This is well above the Australian figure of 30.6%, while those who own their home outright make up a much lower share than usual at 22.5%.

37.8% ▲ +44.1%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 26.3%
  • 2016: 31.9%
  • 2021: 37.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

22.5% ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 35.3%
  • 2016: 28.8%
  • 2021: 22.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Cannon Hill splits fairly evenly between Rented (38%) and Owned with a mortgage (38%), with Owned outright at 23%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are less common here than in most areas, making up 65.7% of homes. This trend is reflected in the bedroom counts, as the 66.6% of homes with three or more bedrooms is well below the state and national figures.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

65.7% ▼ -25.7%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 88.4%
  • 2016: 77.2%
  • 2021: 65.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.6% ▼ -11.7%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 75.5%
  • 2016: 70.9%
  • 2021: 66.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Cannon Hill, Separate house is the majority at 66%; Flat or apartment is next at 21%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Cannon Hill, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 32%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 4 bedrooms (24%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Cannon Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30519/cannon-hill/topic/housing-dwellings