Marbelup · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Marbelup

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

Steady housing trends define Marbelup, where detached houses remain the dominant choice. The area is mostly made up of larger homes, with 87.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most residents own their homes, and rental activity is very low compared to the rest of the country.

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📍 Marbelup, Suburb / Locality

Where Marbelup sits — Median rent (weekly)

$288 ▲ +20.0%
  • $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 Marbelup — higher than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Marbelup$288
6330, WA $300
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,914, which is higher than most areas. Weekly rents are $288, a figure that is a little below the Western Australian average and well below the national figure.

$288 ▲ +20.0%

Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $240
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $288

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,914 ▲ +59.5%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,200
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $1,914

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Marbelup splits fairly evenly between Under $200 (50%) and $200–$349 (50%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Marbelup, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common here, with 33.6% of homes owned outright, which is well above the state average. Only 9.9% of households are renting, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

9.9% ▼ -62.2%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 26.1%
  • 2016: 23.3%
  • 2021: 9.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.6% ▲ +10.2%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 30.4%
  • 2016: 34.0%
  • 2021: 33.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Marbelup, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 55%; Owned outright is next at 32%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm in Marbelup, as 87.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Detached houses make up 81.6% of the area's housing, which is well above the national figure.

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.

81.6% ▼ -18.4%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 95.1%
  • 2021: 81.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

87.5% ▲ +10.0%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 79.6%
  • 2016: 87.4%
  • 2021: 87.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Marbelup, Separate house is the majority at 82%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 18%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Marbelup, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 3 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 Marbelup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50898/marbelup/topic/housing-dwellings