Mira Mar · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Mira Mar

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

84% of homes in Mira Mar are separate houses, which is far above the national figure. While most people live in detached dwellings, the area is more likely to be rented than typical Australian suburbs. This combination of house types and tenure patterns creates a distinct local housing market.

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📍 Mira Mar, Suburb / Locality

Where Mira Mar sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +27.7%
  • $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 Mira Mar — higher than 57% of areas.

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

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing is relatively affordable here, with a typical monthly home loan of $1,490, which is well below the Australian figure. Weekly rents are also lower than the national average, typically costing $300.

$300 ▲ +27.7%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $235
  • 2016: $290
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,490 ▼ -14.0%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,600
  • 2021: $1,490

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Mira Mar, $200–$349 is the majority at 53%; $350–$549 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Mira Mar, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 36.1% of households renting, well above the state and national figures. However, 36.8% of homes are owned outright, a rate well above the Australian average.

36.1% ▼ -8.6%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 39.5%
  • 2016: 37.6%
  • 2021: 36.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

36.8% ▲ +14.8%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 32.1%
  • 2016: 35.1%
  • 2021: 36.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Mira Mar splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (37%) and Rented (36%), with Owned with a mortgage at 25%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most residents live in separate houses, though 76.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is well below the state average. Homes are generally less crowded than usual, with only 0.70 people per bedroom.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

84.0% ▲ +22.3%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 68.7%
  • 2016: 85.0%
  • 2021: 84.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.1% ▲ +2.2%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 74.5%
  • 2016: 79.1%
  • 2021: 76.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Mira Mar, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Mira Mar, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 21%.

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 Mira Mar [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50969/mira-mar/topic/housing-dwellings