Embleton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Embleton

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.

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📍 Embleton, Suburb / Locality

Where Embleton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 ▲ +9.7%
  • $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 Embleton — higher than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Embleton$340
6062, WA $351
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

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.

  • 2011: $310
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,842 ▼ -5.5%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $2,080
  • 2021: $1,842

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Embleton, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (40%) and Under $200 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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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%).

Owning & renting

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.

  • 2011: 35.7%
  • 2016: 33.2%
  • 2021: 32.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.5% ▼ -15.5%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 29.0%
  • 2016: 25.3%
  • 2021: 24.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Embleton, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned outright (24%).

Types of homes

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.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

88.7% ▲ +3.7%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 85.6%
  • 2016: 87.4%
  • 2021: 88.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.7% ▲ +3.3%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 82.9%
  • 2016: 82.9%
  • 2021: 85.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Embleton, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Embleton, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 4 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 Embleton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50484/embleton/topic/housing-dwellings