Bagdad · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Bagdad

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

A huge proportion of residents in Bagdad live in detached houses compared to similar areas. The area is dominated by larger homes, with 82.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This makes it a place of spacious housing, though rental rates are higher than the state average.

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📍 Bagdad, Suburb / Locality

Where Bagdad sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +40.0%
  • $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 Bagdad — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Bagdad$350
7030, TAS $270
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $350, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure and higher than most areas. In contrast, the typical monthly home loan payment of $1,341 is well below the national figure.

$350 ▲ +40.0%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $260
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,341 ▲ +3.2%

Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,341

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Bagdad, $350–$549 is the majority at 54%; $200–$349 is next at 46%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Bagdad, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 60%; Under $1,000 is next at 21%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Most people here own their homes, with 56.7% holding a mortgage. Very few people rent, at just 9.9%, which is far below both the state and national figures.

9.9% ▼ -15.2%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 11.7%
  • 2016: 11.0%
  • 2021: 9.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.4% ▼ -2.7%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 31.3%
  • 2016: 31.3%
  • 2021: 30.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Bagdad, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 57%; Owned outright is next at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in Bagdad is a separate house, a figure far above the state and national averages. These homes are often crowded, with 0.90 people per bedroom, which is much higher than most areas.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 98.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.7% ▼ -2.2%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 84.6%
  • 2016: 83.0%
  • 2021: 82.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Bagdad, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Bagdad, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 58%; 4 bedrooms is next at 20%.

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 Bagdad [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60026/bagdad/topic/housing-dwellings