$218 —
Lower than 70% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: $100
- 2021: $218
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
South Plantations · Suburb / Locality
Housing & Dwellings in South Plantations
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A typical monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 makes South Plantations one of the most expensive areas for homeowners at this level. While mortgage costs are far above the national figure, rental prices are notably lower, creating a stark contrast in how residents pay for their housing.
$218
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- $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 South Plantations — lower than 70% of areas.
| South Plantations | $218 |
|---|---|
| 6701, WA | $209 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Monthly mortgage payments are far above the Western Australian figure of $1,842. In contrast, the typical weekly rent is $218, which is well below the state average and far below the Australian figure of $375.
$3,000 ▼ -6.3%
Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $3,200
- 2016: $2,647
- 2021: $3,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In South Plantations, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In South Plantations, $3,000 or more is the majority at 100%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Outright home ownership is far above the state average at 40.4%. Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the national figure at 25.0%.
25.0% ▼ -7.4%
Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 27.0%
- 2016: 31.7%
- 2021: 25.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
40.4% ▲ +1.8%
Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 39.7%
- 2016: 34.9%
- 2021: 40.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In South Plantations, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (25%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Every single home in South Plantations is a separate house, a figure far above the national average. These homes are often crowded, with 1.00 person per bedroom, which is well above the Australian figure of 0.80.
1.00 ▼ -28.6%
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 1.40
- 2016: 1.10
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
100.0% ▲ +5.0%
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 95.2%
- 2016: 87.3%
- 2021: 100.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
71.2% ▲ +19.8%
Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 59.4%
- 2016: 68.3%
- 2021: 71.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In South Plantations, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In South Plantations, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (24%).
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 South Plantations [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51382/south-plantations/topic/housing-dwellings