Brookhampton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Brookhampton

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

Much higher mortgage payments than most similar areas mark the housing landscape in Brookhampton. While home loans are expensive, rent is very cheap, and every single home in the area is a separate house.

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📍 Brookhampton, Suburb / Locality

Where Brookhampton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +53.8%
  • $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 Brookhampton — lower than 75% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Brookhampton$200
6239, WA $300
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is just $200, which is far below the Western Australian and national figures. However, monthly mortgage payments are higher than most similar areas, with 40.5% of households paying between $1,800 and $2,999.

$200 ▲ +53.8%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $130
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,767 ▼ -11.7%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $1,767

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Brookhampton, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Brookhampton, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 52%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 34%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 38.1% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the state and national averages. This is consistent with a low rental rate of 17.9%, which is far below the Australian average.

17.9% ▼ -5.3%

Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 18.9%
  • 2016: 17.4%
  • 2021: 17.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.1% ▼ -12.3%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 43.4%
  • 2016: 48.8%
  • 2021: 38.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Brookhampton, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (16%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every home in Brookhampton is a separate house, a rate far above the state and national figures. Most are larger homes, with 78.6% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 98.8%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.6% ▼ -4.8%

Lower than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 82.5%
  • 2016: 73.3%
  • 2021: 78.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Brookhampton, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Brookhampton, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

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 Brookhampton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50188/brookhampton/topic/housing-dwellings