Paradise Point · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Paradise Point

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

Much higher housing costs than most similar areas define Paradise Point, where the typical monthly mortgage is $2,253. This is an expensive place to live, with both rents and loan payments sitting well above the Queensland average. The area is characterized by a high proportion of homeowners who own their properties outright.

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📍 Paradise Point, Suburb / Locality

Where Paradise Point sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +28.6%
  • $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 Paradise Point — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Paradise Point$450
4216, QLD $430
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,253 are well above the Queensland figure of $1,733. Renters also pay a premium, with a typical weekly rent of $450, which is a little above both the state and national averages.

$450 ▲ +28.6%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $350
  • 2016: $388
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,253 ▼ -1.9%

Higher than 84% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,297
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,253

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Paradise Point, the largest group is $350–$549 at 42%, followed by $550–$749 (21%) and $200–$349 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Paradise Point, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and $1,000–$1,799 (24%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 43.2% of homes owned outright—a figure far above the national average of 31.0%. Consequently, the share of households renting at 25.5% is well below the Queensland figure.

25.5% ▼ -26.1%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.4%
  • 2016: 31.8%
  • 2021: 25.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

43.2% ▲ +24.3%

Higher than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.7%
  • 2016: 37.9%
  • 2021: 43.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Paradise Point, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 51.6% of homes, which is far below the state and national averages. Instead, there is a high share of townhouses and apartments, contributing to a lower number of people per bedroom than most areas.

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.

51.6% ▼ -8.1%

Lower than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 56.1%
  • 2016: 52.6%
  • 2021: 51.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.0% ▲ +1.8%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 69.8%
  • 2016: 69.9%
  • 2021: 71.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Paradise Point, Separate house is the majority at 52%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 33%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Paradise Point, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 34%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (25%).

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 Paradise Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32269/paradise-point/topic/housing-dwellings