Runnymede · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Runnymede

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.

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📍 Runnymede, Suburb / Locality

Where Runnymede sits — Median rent (weekly)

$188
  • $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 Runnymede — lower than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Runnymede$188
7190, TAS $245
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

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.

  • 2016: $185
  • 2021: $188

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,279

Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: $1,261
  • 2021: $2,279

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Runnymede splits fairly evenly between Under $1,000 (50%) and $1,800–$2,999 (50%).

Owning & renting

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.

  • 2016: 25.9%
  • 2021: 11.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.3%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 33.3%
  • 2021: 33.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Runnymede, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 52%; Owned outright is next at 36%.

Types of homes

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.

  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.90

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

100.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.1%

Lower than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 92.6%
  • 2021: 74.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

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In Runnymede, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 4 bedrooms is next at 30%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

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