Shadforth · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Shadforth

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

More than half of all homes in Shadforth are owned outright, making it a place where residents have far more security in their housing than most Australians. This stability is paired with a strong preference for large, detached houses. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,800, which is higher than in most similar areas.

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📍 Shadforth, Suburb / Locality

Where Shadforth sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 ▲ +61.9%
  • $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 Shadforth — higher than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Shadforth$340
6333, WA $300
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $340, which is higher than most areas but a little below the national figure. Mortgage repayments are also higher than in most similar areas, though they sit about the same as the Western Australian and national figures.

$340 ▲ +61.9%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $210
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,800 ▲ +38.5%

Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,800

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Shadforth, $200–$349 is the majority at 71%; $350–$549 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Shadforth, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 55.4% of homes owned outright, far above the state figure of 29.2%. Meanwhile, only 10% of households are renting, which is far below both the state and national averages.

10.0% ▼ -50.5%

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 20.2%
  • 2016: 14.2%
  • 2021: 10.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

55.4% ▲ +10.8%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 50.0%
  • 2016: 47.7%
  • 2021: 55.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Shadforth, Owned outright is the majority at 56%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 32%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost every home in Shadforth is a separate house, with 96.3% of dwellings fitting this type, far above the national figure. Most of these are large, as 81.7% have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the Australian average.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

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

96.3% ▼ -0.7%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 97.0%
  • 2016: 98.3%
  • 2021: 96.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.7% ▲ +5.8%

Higher than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 77.2%
  • 2016: 76.2%
  • 2021: 81.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

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In Shadforth, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

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 Shadforth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51342/shadforth/topic/housing-dwellings