Pallara · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Pallara

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

Nearly 98% of homes in Pallara have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national figure of 74%. This suburb is dominated by large family houses, though these properties come with high costs for both buyers and renters.

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📍 Pallara, Suburb / Locality

Where Pallara sits — Median rent (weekly)

$460 ▲ +61.4%
  • $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 Pallara — higher than 89% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Pallara$460
4110, QLD $370
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,100, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Renters also pay a premium, with a typical weekly rent of $460, well above the Queensland average of $365.

$460 ▲ +61.4%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $285
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $460

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,100 ▲ +61.5%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $2,100

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Pallara, $350–$549 is the majority at 91%; $550–$749 is next at 5%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Pallara, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 64%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Most residents are paying off their homes, with 60.9% owning with a mortgage. Only 11.6% own their home outright, which is far below the 31% national average.

27.1% ▲ +28.2%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 21.2%
  • 2016: 24.0%
  • 2021: 27.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

11.6% ▼ -76.6%

Lower than 96% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 49.3%
  • 2016: 52.0%
  • 2021: 11.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Pallara, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 61%; Rented is next at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.9% of the suburb, far above the Queensland figure of 74.8%. Large homes are the norm here, as 71.4% of all dwellings 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.

94.9% ▼ -1.2%

Lower than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.1%
  • 2016: 99.4%
  • 2021: 94.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

97.7% ▲ +11.5%

Higher than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 87.6%
  • 2016: 85.4%
  • 2021: 97.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Pallara, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Pallara, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 72%; 3 bedrooms is next at 14%.

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 Pallara [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32255/pallara/topic/housing-dwellings