Shorncliffe · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Shorncliffe

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,201 are much higher than most areas in Shorncliffe. While many residents own their homes outright, a significant number of households face high loan repayments. The area is dominated by detached houses and has a diverse mix of renting and owning patterns.

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📍 Shorncliffe, Suburb / Locality

Where Shorncliffe sits — Median rent (weekly)

$275 ▲ +10.0%
  • $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 Shorncliffe — lower than 52% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Shorncliffe$275
4017, QLD $390
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,201, which is well above the Queensland figure of $1,733. In contrast, typical weekly rents are $275, which is well below both the state and national figures.

$275 ▲ +10.0%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $243
  • 2021: $275

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,201 ▲ +1.6%

Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,201

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Shorncliffe, the largest group is Under $200 at 33%, followed by $200–$349 (27%) and $350–$549 (20%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Shorncliffe, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $3,000 or more (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 36.9% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is less common here than in other parts of the country, with 24.6% of households renting, well below the Australian average of 30.6%.

24.6% ▼ -25.5%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 33.1%
  • 2016: 29.0%
  • 2021: 24.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

36.9% ▲ +14.9%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 32.1%
  • 2016: 32.2%
  • 2021: 36.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Shorncliffe splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (37%) and Owned with a mortgage (36%), with Rented at 25%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 82.4% of homes, a figure far above the national level of 72.3%. Most of these are larger homes, with 73.7% having three or more 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.

82.4% ▲ +4.5%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 78.8%
  • 2016: 79.8%
  • 2021: 82.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.7% ▲ +11.4%

Lower than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 66.1%
  • 2016: 69.4%
  • 2021: 73.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Shorncliffe, Separate house is the majority at 82%; Flat or apartment is next at 16%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Shorncliffe, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (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 Shorncliffe [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32558/shorncliffe/topic/housing-dwellings