Lefthand Branch · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Lefthand Branch

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

A massive 69% of homes in Lefthand Branch are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. This makes it an area where most residents have fully paid off their properties. Consequently, housing costs here are significantly lower than in most other parts of the country.

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📍 Lefthand Branch, Suburb / Locality

Where Lefthand Branch sits — Median rent (weekly)

$275 —
  • $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 Lefthand Branch — lower than 52% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Lefthand Branch$275
4343, QLD $295
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are just $1,138, which is well below the Queensland figure. Weekly rents are also much lower than the national average, sitting at $275.

$1,138 —

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,148
  • 2021: $1,138

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Very few households rent here, at only 17.2%, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%. The vast majority of the community owns their home, with 69% owning theirs outright.

17.2% —

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.0%
  • 2021: 17.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

69.0% —

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 53.3%
  • 2021: 69.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Lefthand Branch, Owned outright is the majority at 63%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in Lefthand Branch has three or more bedrooms, a rate far above the national average. Most of these are separate houses, and with so much space, there are typically fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

0.70 —

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

89.7% —

Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 89.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

100.0% —

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 83.3%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Lefthand Branch, Separate house is the majority at 87%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Lefthand Branch, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (34%) and 5 or more (21%).

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 Lefthand Branch [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31649/lefthand-branch/topic/housing-dwellings