Irvingdale · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Irvingdale

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

A stark contrast in housing costs defines Irvingdale, where typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure. The area is almost entirely made up of large, detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate dwellings. This makes it a place of spacious living, though home loan costs remain a significant burden for many.

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📍 Irvingdale, Suburb / Locality

Where Irvingdale sits — Median rent (weekly)

$150
  • $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 Irvingdale — lower than 86% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Irvingdale$150
4404, QLD $175
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,400, which is well above the Queensland figure of $1,733. In contrast, typical weekly rents are much lower than most areas at just $150.

$2,400

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $2,546
  • 2021: $2,400

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Irvingdale, Under $200 is the majority at 64%; $200–$349 is next at 36%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Irvingdale, $3,000 or more is the majority at 56%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 25%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning homes outright is more common here than in the rest of the state, accounting for 38.2% of households. Renting is far less common, with only 18.2% of households renting compared to the national figure of 30.6%.

18.2%

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 23.8%
  • 2021: 18.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.2%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 38.1%
  • 2021: 38.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Irvingdale, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in Irvingdale is a separate house, a figure far above the national average of 72.3%. These homes are typically large, with 94.5% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

0.70

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

100.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 98.4%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

94.5%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 92.1%
  • 2021: 94.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Irvingdale, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Irvingdale, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 3 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (11%).

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 Irvingdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31413/irvingdale/topic/housing-dwellings