Denmark · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Denmark

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

Lower living costs make Denmark an affordable place to settle, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,377. This is well below the national figure. Most people live in detached houses, and a large number of residents own their homes outright.

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📍 Denmark, Suburb / Locality

Where Denmark sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +36.4%
  • $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 Denmark — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Denmark$300
6333, WA $300
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the Australian figure of $375. Home loans are also more affordable here, with the usual monthly payment sitting well below the Western Australian average.

$300 ▲ +36.4%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $220
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,377 ▲ +5.9%

Lower than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,377

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Denmark, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by Under $200 (26%) and $350–$549 (25%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Denmark, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 50%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 42.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state and national figures. Meanwhile, 28.6% of households rent, a rate that is much higher than in most similar areas.

28.6% ▼ -26.9%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 39.1%
  • 2016: 33.8%
  • 2021: 28.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.3% ▲ +20.6%

Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 35.1%
  • 2016: 38.4%
  • 2021: 42.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Denmark, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common in Denmark, making up 93.2% of homes, which is far above the national figure. However, the area has fewer large homes than most, with 72.3% having three or more bedrooms.

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.

93.2% ▲ +6.1%

Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 87.9%
  • 2016: 91.0%
  • 2021: 93.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.3% ▲ +0.6%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 71.9%
  • 2016: 72.2%
  • 2021: 72.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Denmark, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Denmark, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 2 bedrooms is next at 22%.

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 Denmark [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50404/denmark/topic/housing-dwellings