Scottsdale · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Scottsdale

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

Much lower housing costs than most similar areas define Scottsdale. It is a place where the typical monthly mortgage is just $1,018, far below the national figure. This affordability is paired with a high number of detached houses and a large proportion of residents who own their homes outright.

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📍 Scottsdale, Suburb / Locality

Where Scottsdale sits — Median rent (weekly)

$210 ▲ +40.0%
  • $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 Scottsdale — lower than 72% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Scottsdale$210
7260, TAS $210
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $210, which is lower than most areas and well below the Tasmanian figure of $290. Home loans are also much lower than most areas, with the typical monthly payment sitting at $1,018.

$210 ▲ +40.0%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $175
  • 2021: $210

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,018 ▼ -5.1%

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,073
  • 2016: $1,040
  • 2021: $1,018

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Scottsdale, $200–$349 is the majority at 53%; Under $200 is next at 42%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Scottsdale, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (40%) and $1,800–$2,999 (11%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is well above the national and state figures, with 40.9% of residents owning their home clear of debt. Meanwhile, 24.6% of households are renting, which is higher than most areas but well below the Australian average.

24.6% ▼ -3.3%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 25.5%
  • 2016: 26.3%
  • 2021: 24.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

40.9% ▼ -0.5%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 41.1%
  • 2016: 41.8%
  • 2021: 40.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Scottsdale, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 93% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. While three or more bedroom homes are a little above the state and national figures, there are fewer people per bedroom here than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

93.0% ▼ -0.3%

Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 93.3%
  • 2016: 92.7%
  • 2021: 93.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.9% ▼ -3.9%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 77.9%
  • 2016: 76.5%
  • 2021: 74.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Scottsdale, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Scottsdale, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 2 bedrooms is next at 18%.

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 Scottsdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60592/scottsdale/topic/housing-dwellings