Elimbah · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Elimbah

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

Large detached houses dominate daily life in Elimbah, where nearly 95% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This is a predominantly owner-occupied area where mortgage payments are typically higher than in most other similar places.

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Where Elimbah sits — Median rent (weekly)

$370 ▲ +32.1%
  • $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 Elimbah — higher than 76% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Elimbah$370
4516, QLD $370
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the Queensland figure. Weekly rent is also much higher than in most similar areas, sitting at $370.

$370 ▲ +32.1%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $280
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $370

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +6.1%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,885
  • 2016: $1,842
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Elimbah, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and $550–$749 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Elimbah, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Very few people rent here, with only 9.3% of households renting, which is far below both the state and national figures. Most people own their homes, and 32.2% own theirs outright.

9.3% ▼ -10.4%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 10.4%
  • 2016: 11.1%
  • 2021: 9.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

32.2% ▲ +5.8%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 30.4%
  • 2016: 29.8%
  • 2021: 32.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Elimbah, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 56%; Owned outright is next at 32%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 98.1% of the area, far above the national figure. These homes are typically large, with 50.8% having four bedrooms and 20.2% having five or more.

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.

98.1% ▼ -1.6%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 99.7%
  • 2016: 98.5%
  • 2021: 98.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

94.6% ▲ +0.5%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 94.1%
  • 2016: 93.7%
  • 2021: 94.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Elimbah, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Flat or apartment is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Elimbah, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 3 bedrooms is next at 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 Elimbah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30961/elimbah/topic/housing-dwellings