Orielton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Orielton

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

Almost every home in Orielton is a separate house, with 99.3% of dwellings being detached. This makes the area stand out for its consistent housing style, where most families live in larger homes. While home ownership is common, the typical costs for both mortgages and rent are well above the state average.

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📍 Orielton, Suburb / Locality

Where Orielton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +117.1%
  • $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 Orielton — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Orielton$380
7172, TAS $350
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $380, which is much higher than most areas and well above the Tasmanian figure. Mortgage costs are also high, with the usual monthly payment of $1,733 sitting well above the state average.

$380 ▲ +117.1%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $175
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +61.5%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,073
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Orielton, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and Under $1,000 (11%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Very few people rent here, with only 5.6% of households renting, a figure far below both the state and national levels. Most residents own their homes, and 36.4% own theirs outright.

5.6% ▼ -5.7%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 5.9%
  • 2016: 6.3%
  • 2021: 5.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

36.4% ▼ -0.2%

Lower than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.4%
  • 2016: 32.3%
  • 2021: 36.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Orielton, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 54%; Owned outright is next at 35%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 79.7% of houses have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the area's high proportion of separate houses compared to most other places.

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.

99.3% ▼ -0.7%

Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 99.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.7% ▼ -5.8%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 84.6%
  • 2016: 85.8%
  • 2021: 79.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

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Orielton splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (36%) and 4 bedrooms (36%), with 2 bedrooms at 12%.

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 Orielton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60480/orielton/topic/housing-dwellings