Three Springs · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Three Springs

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

Monthly mortgage payments are far below the state and national figures in Three Springs, where the typical payment is just $596. This is a place where housing is very affordable, and a high proportion of residents own their homes outright. Most people live in detached houses, and the cost of renting is also significantly lower than in the rest of the country.

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📍 Three Springs, Suburb / Locality

Where Three Springs sits — Median rent (weekly)

$115 ▼ -4.2%
  • $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 Three Springs — lower than 92% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Three Springs$115
6519, WA $120
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Rent and mortgages are among the lowest for similar areas. The typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $115, while the usual monthly mortgage payment of $596 is far below the Western Australian average of $1,842.

$115 ▼ -4.2%

Lower than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $120
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $115

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$596 ▼ -0.3%

Lower than 96% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $598
  • 2016: $684
  • 2021: $596

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Three Springs, Under $200 is the majority at 65%; $200–$349 is next at 35%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Three Springs, Under $1,000 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong, with 46.7% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure. At the same time, 32% of households rent, a rate that is well above the state average.

32.0% ▼ -8.0%

Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.8%
  • 2016: 39.6%
  • 2021: 32.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.7% ▲ +9.5%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 42.7%
  • 2016: 34.9%
  • 2021: 46.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Three Springs, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 92.6% of the market, which is far above the national figure. While 77% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are fewer people per bedroom here than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

92.6% ▼ -0.1%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 92.7%
  • 2016: 91.3%
  • 2021: 92.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.0% ▲ +6.0%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 72.7%
  • 2016: 74.5%
  • 2021: 77.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Three Springs, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Three Springs, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

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 Three Springs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51449/three-springs/topic/housing-dwellings