Laguna Quays · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Laguna Quays

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

Far lower housing costs set Laguna Quays apart from the rest of the state and country. The typical monthly mortgage payment is just $628, which is far below the national figure. This affordability is matched by a high proportion of renters and a unique mix of smaller homes.

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📍 Laguna Quays, Suburb / Locality

Where Laguna Quays sits — Median rent (weekly)

$210 ▲ +10.5%
  • $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 Laguna Quays — lower than 72% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Laguna Quays$210
4800, QLD $280
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $210, which is far below both the Queensland and Australian figures. Monthly home-loan payments are also among the lowest at this level, sitting at $628.

$210 ▲ +10.5%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $190
  • 2016: $183
  • 2021: $210

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$628 ▼ -27.6%

Lower than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $628

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Laguna Quays, $200–$349 is the majority at 70%; Under $200 is next at 30%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all households rent here, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, 37.2% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the state average.

48.8% ▲ +74.1%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.0%
  • 2016: 78.6%
  • 2021: 48.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.2% ▲ +9.0%

Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.1%
  • 2016: 17.9%
  • 2021: 37.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Laguna Quays, the largest group is Rented at 48%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Owned with a mortgage (16%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes dominate the landscape at 88.4%, while separate houses are far less common than in most of Australia. This helps explain why homes are typically smaller, with 69.8% having only two bedrooms.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

23.3% ▼ -68.7%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 74.4%
  • 2016: 25.0%
  • 2021: 23.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

30.2% ▼ -52.3%

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 63.4%
  • 2016: 39.3%
  • 2021: 30.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Laguna Quays, Townhouse / semi-detached is the majority at 75%; Separate house is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Laguna Quays, 2 bedrooms is the majority at 65%; 3 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 Laguna Quays [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31605/laguna-quays/topic/housing-dwellings