Clarence Point · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Clarence Point

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

Housing in Clarence Point is defined by a very high rate of home ownership, with 67.3% of homes owned outright. This is far above the Tasmanian and national figures. Most residents live in detached houses, and typical costs for both mortgages and rent are much lower than in most other areas.

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📍 Clarence Point, Suburb / Locality

Where Clarence Point sits — Median rent (weekly)

$240 ▲ +9.1%
  • $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 Clarence Point — lower than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Clarence Point$240
7270, TAS $250
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,073, which is far below the Australian figure of $1,863. Weekly rents are also lower than most areas, sitting at $240, which is well below the national average of $375.

$240 ▲ +9.1%

Lower than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $220
  • 2016: $235
  • 2021: $240

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,073 ▲ +23.8%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $969
  • 2021: $1,073

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Clarence Point, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Clarence Point, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $3,000 or more (27%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is very common here, with 67.3% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the 31% seen across Australia. Only 8.8% of households rent, which is much lower than most other areas.

8.8% ▼ -18.6%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 10.9%
  • 2016: 12.0%
  • 2021: 8.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

67.3% ▲ +34.5%

Higher than 97% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 50.0%
  • 2016: 55.0%
  • 2021: 67.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Clarence Point, Owned outright is the majority at 64%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 98.2% of the market, far above the national figure of 72.3%. While 75.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are typically 0.70 people per bedroom, which is lower than in most areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

98.2% ▼ -1.8%

Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 96.0%
  • 2021: 98.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.2% ▲ +4.4%

Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 72.0%
  • 2016: 63.0%
  • 2021: 75.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Clarence Point, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Clarence Point, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 2 bedrooms is next at 20%.

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 Clarence Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60114/clarence-point/topic/housing-dwellings