Donnybrook · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Donnybrook

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

About 45.7% of homes are owned outright in Donnybrook, a figure far above the national average. This makes the area stand out for its high rate of home ownership. Most residents live in detached houses, and typical housing costs remain a little below state and national levels.

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📍 Donnybrook, Suburb / Locality

Where Donnybrook sits — Median rent (weekly)

$303 ▲ +32.9%
  • $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 Donnybrook — higher than 58% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Donnybrook$303
4510, QLD $325
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,517, which is a little below the national figure of $1,863. Weekly rents are also a little lower than the national average, usually costing around $303.

$303 ▲ +32.9%

Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $228
  • 2016: $285
  • 2021: $303

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▲ +18.6%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,279
  • 2016: $1,460
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Donnybrook, $200–$349 is the majority at 60%; $350–$549 is next at 32%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Donnybrook, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 57%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 32%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 45.7% of homes owned outright, which is far above the Queensland rate of 29.1%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is well below the state and national figures.

23.7% ▼ -22.2%

Higher than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 30.5%
  • 2016: 29.2%
  • 2021: 23.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

45.7% ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.2%
  • 2016: 44.2%
  • 2021: 45.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Donnybrook, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 92.1% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. However, homes with three or more bedrooms are well below the national figure, and there are slightly 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.

92.1% ▼ -0.8%

Lower than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 92.9%
  • 2016: 16.9%
  • 2021: 92.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

67.4% ▲ +11.6%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 60.4%
  • 2016: 65.8%
  • 2021: 67.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Donnybrook, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Other dwelling is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Donnybrook, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).

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 Donnybrook [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30862/donnybrook/topic/housing-dwellings