Karlkurla · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Karlkurla

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

More people rent their homes in Karlkurla than in most similar areas. While over half of the households are rentals, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is much higher than in most other places.

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📍 Karlkurla, Suburb / Locality

Where Karlkurla sits — Median rent (weekly)

$301 ▲ +713.5%
  • $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 Karlkurla — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Karlkurla$301
6430, WA $310
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is $301, which is a little below the national figure of $375. However, home loans are more expensive here, with the typical monthly payment sitting $304 above the Australian average.

$301 ▲ +713.5%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $37
  • 2016: $480
  • 2021: $301

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▼ -38.1%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $3,500
  • 2016: $2,600
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Karlkurla, the largest group is $200–$349 at 45%, followed by $550–$749 (24%) and Under $200 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Karlkurla, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 88%; $3,000 or more is next at 13%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 52.9% of households renting, which is far above the national rate of 30.6%. Conversely, only 4.7% of homes are owned outright, a figure far below the same state and national levels.

52.9% —

Higher than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 44.0%
  • 2021: 52.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

4.7% —

Lower than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 6.0%
  • 2021: 4.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Karlkurla, the largest group is Rented at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (41%) and Not stated (5%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm in Karlkurla, as 100% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While 68.2% are separate houses, this is well below the national figure of 72.3%.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.60
  • 2021: 0.80

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

68.2% —

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 72.0%
  • 2021: 68.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

100.0% —

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 84.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Karlkurla, Separate house is the majority at 69%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 31%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Karlkurla, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 71%; 5 or more is next at 15%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Karlkurla [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50728/karlkurla/topic/housing-dwellings