$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.
Roleystone · Suburb / Locality
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.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Roleystone — higher than 71% of areas.
| Roleystone | $350 |
|---|---|
| 6111, WA | $295 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
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.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,058 ▲ +2.9%
Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Roleystone, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $200–$349 (32%) and Under $200 (18%).
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%).
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.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
37.9% ▼ -2.3%
Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Roleystone, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 54%; Owned outright is next at 38%.
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.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
98.3% ▼ -0.1%
Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
92.9% ▲ +1.3%
Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Roleystone, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.
In Roleystone, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 3 bedrooms is next at 29%.
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