Thargomindah · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Thargomindah

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

Very low housing costs distinguish Thargomindah from most similar areas. The typical weekly rent is just $153, which is far below the national figure of $375. This affordability is a standout feature of the local property market.

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📍 Thargomindah, Suburb / Locality

Where Thargomindah sits — Median rent (weekly)

$153 ▲ +33.0%
  • $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 Thargomindah — lower than 86% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Thargomindah$153
4492, QLD $153
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the lowest for similar areas at $696. This is far below the Queensland figure of $1,733, with nearly half of all mortgage holders paying under $1,000 a month.

$153 ▲ +33.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $115
  • 2016: $90
  • 2021: $153

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$696 ▼ -19.7%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $715
  • 2021: $696

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Thargomindah, Under $200 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Thargomindah, Under $1,000 is the majority at 73%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 27%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 41.5% of households renting. This is far above the national figure of 30.6%, while 34% of homes are owned outright.

41.5% ▼ -7.7%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 44.9%
  • 2016: 35.4%
  • 2021: 41.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

34.0% ▼ -2.1%

Lower than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.8%
  • 2016: 25.7%
  • 2021: 34.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Thargomindah, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 85.1% of the market, which is far above the Australian figure of 72.3%. Residents also live more closely together, with 0.90 people per bedroom, a little above the national average.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.90

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

85.1% ▼ -14.9%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 89.4%
  • 2021: 85.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

70.2% ▼ -6.8%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 75.4%
  • 2016: 66.4%
  • 2021: 70.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Thargomindah, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Flat or apartment is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Thargomindah, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 2 bedrooms (28%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).

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 Thargomindah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32782/thargomindah/topic/housing-dwellings