Dianella · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Dianella

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

A high proportion of residents in Dianella now own their homes outright compared to the state and national figures. This area is largely made up of family-sized houses, though it has a higher rate of renting than many similar suburbs. Typical monthly mortgage payments have reached $2,000, which is much higher than most other areas.

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📍 Dianella, Suburb / Locality

Where Dianella sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 ▲ +13.3%
  • $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 Dianella — higher than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Dianella$340
6059, WA $340
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 are a little above the Western Australian figure. Weekly rents are $340, which is higher than most areas but a little below the national figure of $375.

$340 ▲ +13.3%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 → 0.0%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Dianella splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (42%) and $200–$349 (39%), with Under $200 at 12%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Dianella, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Many residents own their homes outright, at 38.9%, which is well above both the state and national rates. While 24.1% of households rent, this is well below the figures for Western Australia and Australia.

24.1% ▲ +0.2%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 24.1%
  • 2016: 24.1%
  • 2021: 24.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.9% ▼ -3.2%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 40.2%
  • 2016: 38.8%
  • 2021: 38.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Dianella, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 71.5% of the area, though this is well below the state average. Homes here tend to be large, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than in most other areas.

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.

71.5% ▼ -0.7%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 72.0%
  • 2016: 70.1%
  • 2021: 71.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.9% ▲ +2.9%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 80.6%
  • 2016: 81.6%
  • 2021: 82.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Dianella, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 24%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Dianella, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) 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 Dianella [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50409/dianella/topic/housing-dwellings