Homebush · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Homebush

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

Far more people own their homes outright in Homebush than in the rest of Queensland, where 56.6% of residents have no mortgage. This creates a unique housing landscape where a high proportion of homeowners are debt-free, even though those still paying off loans face typical monthly payments of $2,000.

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📍 Homebush, Suburb / Locality

Where Homebush sits — Median rent (weekly)

$365 ▲ +265.0%
  • $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 Homebush — higher than 74% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Homebush$365
4740, QLD $340
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Weekly rent is usually $365, a rate that is about the same as the state and national averages.

$365 ▲ +265.0%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $100
  • 2016: $213
  • 2021: $365

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +39.9%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,430
  • 2016: $1,975
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Homebush, $200–$349 is the majority at 57%; $350–$549 is next at 43%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Homebush splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (40%) and $1,800–$2,999 (36%), with Under $1,000 at 12%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 56.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Meanwhile, only 13.2% of households rent, which is far below the state and national averages.

13.2% ▼ -17.8%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 16.0%
  • 2016: 16.5%
  • 2021: 13.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

56.6% ▲ +15.5%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 49.0%
  • 2016: 38.8%
  • 2021: 56.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Homebush, Owned outright is the majority at 51%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 34%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the area, as 89.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While separate houses make up 53.9% of the mix, this is far below the state average and reflects a higher proportion of townhouses and semi-detached homes.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.90

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

53.9% ▼ -44.4%

Lower than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 97.0%
  • 2016: 96.5%
  • 2021: 53.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

89.5% ▲ +5.6%

Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 84.7%
  • 2016: 88.2%
  • 2021: 89.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Homebush, Separate house is the majority at 51%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 49%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Homebush, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

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 Homebush [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31353/homebush/topic/housing-dwellings