Lamington · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Lamington

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

Much higher rent prices than most similar areas mark the housing market in Lamington. The typical weekly rent is $370, which is a little above the Western Australian figure. Large family homes dominate the landscape here, with nearly all dwellings being separate houses.

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📍 Lamington, Suburb / Locality

Where Lamington sits — Median rent (weekly)

$370 ▲ +15.6%
  • $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 Lamington — higher than 76% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Lamington$370
6430, WA $310
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are much higher than in most similar areas, reaching $370. Meanwhile, the typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,733, which is about the same as the figures for Western Australia and Australia.

$370 ▲ +15.6%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $320
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $370

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▼ -20.0%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Lamington, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Lamington, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (35%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership patterns are unusual here, as the 20.1% of homes owned outright is far below the national figure. Instead, 28.7% of households rent, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

28.7% ▼ -5.7%

Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 30.5%
  • 2016: 28.0%
  • 2021: 28.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

20.1% ▲ +5.6%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 19.1%
  • 2016: 20.7%
  • 2021: 20.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Lamington, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned outright (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96.6% of the market, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the size of the homes, with 91.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the Australian 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.

96.6% ▼ -1.4%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 97.9%
  • 2016: 96.6%
  • 2021: 96.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

91.1% ▲ +0.5%

Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.7%
  • 2016: 90.9%
  • 2021: 91.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

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Lamington splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (42%) and 4 bedrooms (41%), with 5 or more at 10%.

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 Lamington [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50829/lamington/topic/housing-dwellings