Deep Bay · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Deep Bay

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

Separate houses make up 96.6% of the dwellings in Deep Bay, making it a place dominated by detached homes. Housing here is remarkably affordable, with typical mortgage payments far below both state and national figures.

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📍 Deep Bay, Suburb / Locality

Where Deep Bay sits — Median rent (weekly)

$270 ▲ +80.0%
  • $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 Deep Bay — lower than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Deep Bay$270
7112, TAS $285
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment of $800 is among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure. Weekly rents are also much lower than across Australia, sitting at $270.

$270 ▲ +80.0%

Lower than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $228
  • 2021: $270

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$800 ▲ +183.7%

Lower than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $282
  • 2016: $758
  • 2021: $800

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Deep Bay splits fairly evenly between Under $200 (36%) and $350–$549 (36%), with $200–$349 at 27%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Deep Bay, Under $1,000 is the majority at 65%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 35%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly half of all homes (47.9%) are owned outright, which is far above the Tasmanian and national figures. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is well below the state average.

17.9% ▲ +6.5%

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 16.9%
  • 2016: 17.8%
  • 2021: 17.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.9% ▼ -14.8%

Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 56.2%
  • 2016: 57.0%
  • 2021: 47.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Deep Bay, Owned outright is the majority at 50%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

While almost all homes are separate houses, the area has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than most other areas. The typical number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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

96.6% ▲ +2.3%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 94.4%
  • 2016: 98.1%
  • 2021: 96.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

59.8% ▲ +1.2%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 59.1%
  • 2016: 56.1%
  • 2021: 59.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Deep Bay, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Deep Bay, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (30%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

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 Deep Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60147/deep-bay/topic/housing-dwellings