Mirani · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Mirani

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

A strong preference for larger homes has shaped the landscape of Mirani over recent years. Detached houses make up 93.7% of the area, which is far above the national figure. Most homes here are spacious, with 87.1% having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Mirani, Suburb / Locality

Where Mirani sits — Median rent (weekly)

$325 ▲ +80.6%
  • $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 Mirani — higher than 64% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Mirani$325
4754, QLD $300
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $325, which is higher than most similar areas. Monthly mortgage payments usually sit around $1,647, a little below the Australian figure of $1,863.

$325 ▲ +80.6%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $180
  • 2016: $261
  • 2021: $325

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,647 ▼ -23.2%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,145
  • 2016: $1,845
  • 2021: $1,647

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Mirani, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and Under $200 (23%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Mirani, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgage ownership is common at 43.5%, while 24.7% of homes are owned outright, which is well below the state and national figures. Renting accounts for 27.4% of households.

27.4% ▲ +24.1%

Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.1%
  • 2016: 34.2%
  • 2021: 27.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.7% ▼ -26.1%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 33.5%
  • 2016: 24.1%
  • 2021: 24.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Mirani, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 44%, followed by Rented (27%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the dominant choice here, appearing far more often than in the rest of Queensland. This trend is reflected in the bedrooms, as 45.2% of homes have four bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

93.7% ▲ +3.2%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.8%
  • 2016: 91.3%
  • 2021: 93.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

87.1% ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 80.4%
  • 2016: 81.4%
  • 2021: 87.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Mirani, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Mirani, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 3 bedrooms (38%) and 2 bedrooms (8%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Mirani [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31859/mirani/topic/housing-dwellings