Elderslie · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Elderslie

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

Typical weekly rents in Elderslie are far below the national figure, reflecting a housing market that is much more affordable than most areas. Almost every home here is a separate house, though residents live in more crowded conditions than the state average. This creates a distinct housing landscape where costs are low but living space per person is tight.

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📍 Elderslie, Suburb / Locality

Where Elderslie sits — Median rent (weekly)

$216
  • $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 Elderslie — lower than 70% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Elderslie$216
7030, TAS $270
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,105, which is much lower than most areas and far below the Australian figure. Weekly rents are also low, with the usual price being $216, well below the Tasmanian average of $290.

$216

Lower than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $216

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,105

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,050
  • 2021: $1,105

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Elderslie, Under $200 is the majority at 56%; $200–$349 is next at 44%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Elderslie, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 54%; Under $1,000 is next at 36%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgages are common here, with 47.5% of homes owned with a loan. In contrast, only 24.6% of homes are owned outright, a figure far below the state average.

19.7%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 16.7%
  • 2021: 19.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.6%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 27.8%
  • 2021: 24.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Elderslie, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (25%) and Rented (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 98.4% of all homes, far above the national average. While 72.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the area has among the highest density of people per bedroom at 1.00.

1.00

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.00

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

98.4%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 98.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.1%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 68.5%
  • 2021: 72.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

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In Elderslie, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 2 bedrooms is next at 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 Elderslie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60184/elderslie/topic/housing-dwellings