Eaton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Eaton

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

More people live in large family homes in Eaton than in most similar areas. The suburb is dominated by detached houses, with 86.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While rental rates are higher than in many other areas, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 remains a little below the national figure.

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📍 Eaton, Suburb / Locality

Where Eaton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 ▲ +17.2%
  • $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 Eaton — higher than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Eaton$340
6232, WA $350
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent here is $340, which is higher than most areas and about the same as the state average. Meanwhile, the usual monthly home-loan payment is $1,517, a little below both the Western Australian and national figures.

$340 ▲ +17.2%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $290
  • 2016: $330
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▼ -12.9%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,742
  • 2016: $1,692
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Eaton, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by $350–$549 (42%) and Under $200 (6%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Eaton, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 54%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 25%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A higher proportion of households rent here than in most similar areas, though this 21.6% is still well below the state and national figures. About 41.5% of homes are owned with a mortgage, and 30.5% are owned outright.

21.6% ▼ -11.7%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 24.5%
  • 2016: 23.9%
  • 2021: 21.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.5% ▲ +13.0%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 27.0%
  • 2016: 29.5%
  • 2021: 30.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Eaton, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 89.6% of the market, which is far above the national average. This preference for larger homes is seen in the 86.7% of dwellings with three or more bedrooms, although there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

89.6% ▼ -1.3%

Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.8%
  • 2016: 91.4%
  • 2021: 89.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.7% ▼ -2.4%

Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 88.9%
  • 2016: 86.4%
  • 2021: 86.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Eaton, Separate house is the majority at 90%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Eaton, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 50%; 3 bedrooms is next at 33%.

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 Eaton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50472/eaton/topic/housing-dwellings