High Wycombe · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in High Wycombe

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

Over 91% of homes in High Wycombe have three or more bedrooms, making it an area of exceptionally large housing. This preference for spacious living is a standout feature for the suburb, where the vast majority of residents live in detached houses.

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Where High Wycombe sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +15.2%
  • $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 High Wycombe — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
High Wycombe$380
6057, WA $380
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $380, which is much higher than most similar areas. Home loan payments are usually $1,733 a month, a figure that is about the same as the Western Australian and national averages.

$380 ▲ +15.2%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $330
  • 2016: $390
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▼ -8.8%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,900
  • 2016: $1,950
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In High Wycombe, $350–$549 is the majority at 66%; $200–$349 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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High Wycombe splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (39%) and $1,000–$1,799 (38%), with Under $1,000 at 14%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgages are the most common way of living here, with 45.7% of households paying one. About 21.9% of households rent, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Western Australian and national figures.

21.9% ▲ +14.1%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 19.2%
  • 2016: 20.5%
  • 2021: 21.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.3% ▲ +4.2%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.1%
  • 2016: 28.2%
  • 2021: 29.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In High Wycombe, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96.2% of the market, far above the national figure. While these homes are large, with 45% having four bedrooms, there are typically 0.7 people per bedroom, which is lower than 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.

96.2% ▼ -2.9%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 99.1%
  • 2016: 96.9%
  • 2021: 96.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

91.7% ▲ +0.1%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 91.6%
  • 2016: 91.1%
  • 2021: 91.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In High Wycombe, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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High Wycombe splits fairly evenly between 4 bedrooms (46%) and 3 bedrooms (41%), with 2 bedrooms at 6%.

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 High Wycombe [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50633/high-wycombe/topic/housing-dwellings