Gordonvale · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Gordonvale

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

Large family homes dominate the landscape in Gordonvale, where 95.2% of dwellings are separate houses. This preference for detached living is far above the national figure, making it a place where most people have their own yard and a large house.

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📍 Gordonvale, Suburb / Locality

Where Gordonvale sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +48.8%
  • $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 Gordonvale — higher than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Gordonvale$320
4865, QLD $325
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $320, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is a little below the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments usually sit around $1,517, which is also a little below the Queensland average.

$320 ▲ +48.8%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $215
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▼ -12.5%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Gordonvale splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (41%) and $200–$349 (39%), with Under $200 at 18%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Gordonvale, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 50%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common, with 42.4% of households having a mortgage and 30.7% owning their home outright. The share of renters is 24.3%, which is well below the national figure.

24.3% ▼ -15.5%

Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.8%
  • 2016: 29.3%
  • 2021: 24.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.7% ▲ +2.6%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 29.9%
  • 2016: 29.2%
  • 2021: 30.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Gordonvale, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area is defined by spacious homes, with 85.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the Australian average, and the typical house in Gordonvale is much more likely to be a separate dwelling than those in other parts of the state.

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.

95.2% ▲ +2.4%

Lower than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 93.0%
  • 2016: 92.8%
  • 2021: 95.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.5% ▲ +4.5%

Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 81.8%
  • 2016: 82.5%
  • 2021: 85.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Gordonvale, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Gordonvale, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (37%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

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 Gordonvale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31213/gordonvale/topic/housing-dwellings