Joondanna · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Joondanna

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

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common choice in Joondanna, making up 46.2% of all dwellings. This suburb stands out for its high number of renters and a housing mix that leans away from the traditional large family home.

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📍 Joondanna, Suburb / Locality

Where Joondanna sits — Median rent (weekly)

$330 ▲ +10.0%
  • $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 Joondanna — higher than 66% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Joondanna$330
6060, WA $323
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,952, which is higher than most areas. Weekly rent is $330, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but a little below the national figure.

$330 ▲ +10.0%

Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $330

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,952 ▲ +0.1%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $1,952

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Joondanna splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (43%) and $350–$549 (40%), with Under $200 at 13%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Joondanna, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 42.9% of households renting. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is 22.7%, which is well below the Australian average.

42.9% ▼ -0.6%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 43.2%
  • 2016: 42.7%
  • 2021: 42.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

22.7% ▼ -0.2%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.8%
  • 2016: 22.3%
  • 2021: 22.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Joondanna, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are among the lowest for this level at 43.4%, far below state and national figures. This shift toward smaller homes is seen in the 58.2% of dwellings with three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national 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.

43.4% ▲ +19.0%

Lower than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.4%
  • 2016: 37.6%
  • 2021: 43.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

58.2% ▲ +7.5%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 54.1%
  • 2016: 56.7%
  • 2021: 58.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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Joondanna splits fairly evenly between Townhouse / semi-detached (46%) and Separate house (43%), with Flat or apartment at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Joondanna, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 2 bedrooms (34%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).

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 Joondanna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50702/joondanna/topic/housing-dwellings