$340 ▲ +9.7%
Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $310
- 2016: $350
- 2021: $340
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Embleton · Suburb / Locality
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than 85% of homes in Embleton have three or more bedrooms, making it a place where large family houses are the norm. While most residents live in separate houses, a high number of people rent compared to other similar areas. This creates a housing landscape where many households manage higher costs to secure more space.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Embleton — higher than 69% of areas.
| Embleton | $340 |
|---|---|
| 6062, WA | $351 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $340, which is higher than most areas and a little below the national figure. Homeowners face typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,842, a figure that is higher than most areas but about the same as the state average.
$340 ▲ +9.7%
Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,842 ▼ -5.5%
Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Embleton, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (40%) and Under $200 (11%).
In Embleton, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and $3,000 or more (12%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Renters make up 32% of the community, which is much higher than most areas and well above the state average. Conversely, the proportion of homes owned outright is 24.5%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
32.0% ▼ -10.2%
Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
24.5% ▼ -15.5%
Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Embleton, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned outright (24%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses dominate the landscape at 88.7%, far above the national figure. These homes are typically large, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the state average.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
88.7% ▲ +3.7%
Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
85.7% ▲ +3.3%
Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Embleton, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.
In Embleton, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 4 bedrooms is next at 28%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Embleton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50484/embleton/topic/housing-dwellings