$380 —
Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: $200
- 2021: $380
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Downsfield · Suburb / Locality
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A far higher share of people own their homes outright in Downsfield than in the rest of the country. This ownership trend is a standout feature for the area, where nearly 64% of homes are fully paid off. Most residents live in detached houses, and mortgage costs are significantly lower than the state and national figures.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Downsfield — higher than 78% of areas.
| Downsfield | $380 |
|---|---|
| 4570, QLD | $295 |
| Queensland | $365 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national figure, sitting at $934. However, the usual weekly rent is $380, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
$380 —
Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$934 —
Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Downsfield, $350–$549 is the majority at 100%.
How homes are owned or rented.
Owning a home outright is very common here, with 63.9% of residents doing so, which is far above the Queensland figure. Meanwhile, 22.2% of households rent, a rate that is well below the national average.
22.2% —
Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
63.9% —
Higher than 94% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Downsfield, Owned outright is the majority at 59%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 21%.
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Every home in Downsfield is a separate house, which is far above the national average of 72.3%. While 69.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, people per bedroom is a little above the Australian figure.
0.90 —
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
100.0% —
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
69.4% —
Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Downsfield, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
In Downsfield, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 36%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Downsfield [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30873/downsfield/topic/housing-dwellings