Gnangara · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Gnangara

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

Nearly 59% of homes are owned outright in Gnangara, a figure far above the state and national averages. This makes it a place where very few people rent, though those with home loans face typical monthly payments that are well above the national figure.

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📍 Gnangara, Suburb / Locality

Where Gnangara sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +11.1%
  • $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 Gnangara — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Gnangara$300
6077, WA $300
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $2,400, which is much higher than in most areas. In contrast, weekly rent is $300, which is a little below the state figure and well below the national average.

$300 ▲ +11.1%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $275
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,400 ▲ +15.4%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,080
  • 2016: $2,680
  • 2021: $2,400

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Gnangara, the largest group is Under $200 at 39%, followed by $350–$549 (33%) and $200–$349 (27%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Gnangara, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (23%) and $1,800–$2,999 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 58.9% of people owning their place outright. This helps explain why the rental rate of 8.6% is far below both the state and national figures.

8.6% ▲ +44.3%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 5.9%
  • 2016: 6.4%
  • 2021: 8.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

58.9% ▲ +1.9%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 57.8%
  • 2016: 56.2%
  • 2021: 58.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Gnangara, Owned outright is the majority at 59%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 74.3% of the homes, though the 73.1% of homes with three or more bedrooms is well below the state average. Residents also live in less crowded conditions, with fewer people per bedroom 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.

74.3% ▼ -2.6%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 76.3%
  • 2016: 98.2%
  • 2021: 74.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.1% ▼ -8.3%

Lower than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 79.8%
  • 2016: 77.1%
  • 2021: 73.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Gnangara, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 25%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Gnangara, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 32%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 3 bedrooms (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 Gnangara [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50561/gnangara/topic/housing-dwellings