Slacks Creek · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Slacks Creek

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

More than 43% of households in Slacks Creek are renting, which is far above the national figure. This high rental rate defines the local housing market, where most people live in larger family homes but fewer own their property outright compared to other areas.

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📍 Slacks Creek, Suburb / Locality

Where Slacks Creek sits — Median rent (weekly)

$310 ▲ +14.8%
  • $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 Slacks Creek — higher than 60% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Slacks Creek$310
4127, QLD $342
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent here is $310, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, for those with a mortgage, the usual monthly payment of $1,430 is well below the Australian figure of $1,863.

$310 ▲ +14.8%

Higher than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $310

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,430 ▼ -10.6%

Lower than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,600
  • 2016: $1,411
  • 2021: $1,430

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Slacks Creek, $200–$349 is the majority at 55%; $350–$549 is next at 28%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Slacks Creek, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 55%; Under $1,000 is next at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 43% of households renting, while only 21.1% own their home outright. This ownership rate is well below both the Queensland and national figures.

43.0% ▲ +1.5%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 42.3%
  • 2016: 42.9%
  • 2021: 43.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.1% ▼ -1.4%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 21.4%
  • 2016: 22.1%
  • 2021: 21.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Slacks Creek, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 78.5% of the market, with 82.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is well above the national average, and the typical number of people per bedroom is higher than in most areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

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

78.5% ▲ +2.3%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 76.8%
  • 2016: 77.1%
  • 2021: 78.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.7% ▼ -0.7%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 83.3%
  • 2016: 82.1%
  • 2021: 82.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Slacks Creek, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 19%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Slacks Creek, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 61%; 4 bedrooms is next at 19%.

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 Slacks Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32576/slacks-creek/topic/housing-dwellings