McIlwraith · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in McIlwraith

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

Over a decade of data shows a stable housing landscape in McIlwraith, where a huge 52.3% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31%. Most residents live in detached houses, creating a community where very few people rent.

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📍 McIlwraith, Suburb / Locality

Where McIlwraith sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +133.3%
  • $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 McIlwraith — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
McIlwraith$350
4671, QLD $250
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,350, which is well below the Queensland figure of $1,733. However, weekly rents are $350, which is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national average.

$350 ▲ +133.3%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $190
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,350 ▼ -9.9%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,499
  • 2016: $1,487
  • 2021: $1,350

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In McIlwraith, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 63%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 38%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 52.3% of homes owned outright, far above the 31% seen across Australia. Meanwhile, only 5.8% of households rent, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

5.8% ▼ -61.4%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 15.0%
  • 2016: 11.8%
  • 2021: 5.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

52.3% ▲ +13.7%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.0%
  • 2016: 55.9%
  • 2021: 52.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In McIlwraith, Owned outright is the majority at 52%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost every home is a separate house, making up 96.5% of all dwellings, far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most homes are smaller than average, with 72.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is well below the Queensland figure.

0.80 ▼ -33.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

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

96.5% ▼ -3.5%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 96.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.1% ▼ -14.4%

Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 84.2%
  • 2016: 97.1%
  • 2021: 72.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

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In McIlwraith, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (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 McIlwraith [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31792/mcilwraith/topic/housing-dwellings