# Housing & Dwellings — Idalia

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

Area: Idalia (Suburb / Locality)

Much higher rental rates than most similar areas define the housing market in Idalia, where 42.9% of households rent. This is far above the national figure of 30.6%. While most residents live in detached houses, a small number of people own their homes outright compared to the rest of the state.

Typical weekly rent is $400, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the Queensland figure. Mortgage payments are also a little above the state average, with the typical monthly payment sitting at $1,920.

Separate houses make up 80% of the homes in Idalia, which is well above the national figure. Most of these are large, with 79.9% having three or more bedrooms and 58.2% having exactly four.

Renting is very common here, with 42.9% of households renting, which is well above the state average. Conversely, only 18.5% of homes are owned outright, a figure that is far below both Queensland and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,920 | -23.2% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -20.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 42.9% | -3.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 18.5% | +33.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 80.0% | -10.5% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 79.9% | -10.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 42.9%, Owned with a mortgage 38.0%, Owned outright 18.5%, Not stated 0.9%, Other tenure 0.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 80.0%, Flat or apartment 19.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 0.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 58.2%, 2 bedrooms 15.7%, 3 bedrooms 13.0%, 5 or more 8.7%, 1 bedroom 3.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 64.5%, $200–$349 24.1%, $550–$749 7.3%, Under $200 1.6%, $750 or more 0.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 37.2%, $1,000–$1,799 30.3%, $3,000 or more 14.4%, Under $1,000 12.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31380/idalia/topic/housing-dwellings