Harlaxton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Harlaxton

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

Renters are far more common in Harlaxton than in the rest of the state, with 47.1% of households renting. This creates a housing landscape where typical costs are well below the national figures. While separate houses are the main dwelling type, the area stands out for its high proportion of rental properties compared to Queensland and Australia.

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📍 Harlaxton, Suburb / Locality

Where Harlaxton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$280 ▲ +33.3%
  • $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 Harlaxton — higher than 50% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Harlaxton$280
4350, QLD $305
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments in Harlaxton are $1,205, which is well below the $1,863 national figure. Weekly rents are also much lower than the national average, typically sitting at $280.

$280 ▲ +33.3%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $210
  • 2016: $260
  • 2021: $280

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,205 ▼ -6.9%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,295
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,205

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Harlaxton, $200–$349 is the majority at 70%; Under $200 is next at 15%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Harlaxton, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 58%; Under $1,000 is next at 31%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households are among the highest for this level at 47.1%, far above the 30.6% national figure. Conversely, homes owned outright are much lower than in most areas at 24.8%.

47.1% ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 43.5%
  • 2016: 45.2%
  • 2021: 47.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.8% ▼ -3.1%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 25.6%
  • 2016: 26.0%
  • 2021: 24.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Harlaxton, the largest group is Rented at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 78.8% of homes, which is well above the national figure of 72.3%. Most of these are three-bedroom homes, and the number of people per bedroom is higher than in most areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

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

78.8% ▼ -7.7%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 85.3%
  • 2016: 79.2%
  • 2021: 78.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.5% ▼ -3.4%

Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 78.2%
  • 2016: 76.8%
  • 2021: 75.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Harlaxton, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Harlaxton, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 59%; 2 bedrooms is next at 22%.

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 Harlaxton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31296/harlaxton/topic/housing-dwellings