Roleystone · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Roleystone

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

Nearly 99% of homes are separate houses in Roleystone, making it a suburb dominated by detached dwellings. This is an area where large family homes are the norm and very few people rent. The housing market is defined by a high proportion of homeowners, though many still have mortgages to pay.

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📍 Roleystone, Suburb / Locality

Where Roleystone sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +18.6%
  • $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 Roleystone — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Roleystone$350
6111, WA $295
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,058, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Weekly rent is also higher than most areas at $350, though this is about the same as the state average.

$350 ▲ +18.6%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $295
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,058 ▲ +2.9%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,116
  • 2021: $2,058

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Roleystone, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $200–$349 (32%) and Under $200 (18%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Roleystone, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Very few people rent here, with only 6.4% of households renting—a figure far below the Australian average. Home ownership is strong, and those who own their home outright make up 37.9% of the population, which is well above the national rate.

6.4% ▼ -26.1%

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 8.7%
  • 2016: 6.4%
  • 2021: 6.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.9% ▼ -2.3%

Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 38.8%
  • 2016: 38.5%
  • 2021: 37.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Roleystone, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 54%; Owned outright is next at 38%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the standard, with 92.9% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. This high number of rooms means there are typically fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

98.3% ▼ -0.1%

Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 98.4%
  • 2016: 99.6%
  • 2021: 98.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.9% ▲ +1.3%

Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 91.6%
  • 2016: 91.5%
  • 2021: 92.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Roleystone, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Roleystone, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 3 bedrooms is next at 29%.

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 Roleystone [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51308/roleystone/topic/housing-dwellings