$188 —
Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: $185
- 2021: $188
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Runnymede · Suburb / Locality
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A typical monthly home loan payment of $2,279 is much higher than in most areas, making Runnymede a place where mortgage costs stand out. While borrowing costs are high, the area is unique for its exclusively detached housing. This combination of high debt and a specific housing style defines the local property market.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Runnymede — lower than 78% of areas.
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly cost of $188, which is well below the Tasmanian figure of $290. In contrast, mortgage repayments are far above the state average.
$188 —
Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,279 —
Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Runnymede splits fairly evenly between Under $1,000 (50%) and $1,800–$2,999 (50%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Almost half of all homes are owned with a mortgage, at 48.1%. Only 11.1% of households rent, a figure far below the national average of 30.6%.
11.1% —
Lower than 69% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
33.3% —
Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Runnymede, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 52%; Owned outright is next at 36%.
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Every single home in Runnymede is a separate detached house, which is far above the national figure. These homes are generally spacious, and the typical number of people per bedroom is a little above the Australian average.
0.90 —
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
100.0% —
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
74.1% —
Lower than 64% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Runnymede, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
In Runnymede, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 4 bedrooms is next at 30%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Runnymede [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60580/runnymede/topic/housing-dwellings