Mount Clarence · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Mount Clarence

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

More than 41% of homes are owned outright in Mount Clarence, which is far above the national figure. This makes the area stand out for its high level of home ownership, though nearly 30% of households still rent. The housing mix is dominated by separate houses, which make up over 81% of all dwellings.

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📍 Mount Clarence, Suburb / Locality

Where Mount Clarence sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +36.4%
  • $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 Mount Clarence — higher than 57% of areas.

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

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the Australian figure of $375. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,769, a figure that is about the same as the state and national averages.

$300 ▲ +36.4%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $220
  • 2016: $277
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,769 ▼ -6.9%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,900
  • 2016: $1,918
  • 2021: $1,769

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Mount Clarence, $200–$349 is the majority at 67%; $350–$549 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Mount Clarence, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 41.5% of homes owned outright, far above the Western Australian rate of 29.2%. Meanwhile, 29.8% of households rent, which is much higher than most similar areas.

29.8% ▼ -18.0%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.4%
  • 2016: 37.6%
  • 2021: 29.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.5% ▼ -0.1%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 41.5%
  • 2016: 40.0%
  • 2021: 41.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Mount Clarence, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are common at 81.5%, well above the national average, but the area has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms (66.5%) than most other places. About 0.8 people live per bedroom, which is higher than most areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

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

81.5% ▲ +11.4%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 73.1%
  • 2016: 78.4%
  • 2021: 81.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.5% ▲ +5.0%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 63.4%
  • 2016: 65.9%
  • 2021: 66.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Mount Clarence, Separate house is the majority at 83%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 17%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Mount Clarence, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (22%).

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 Mount Clarence [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51009/mount-clarence/topic/housing-dwellings