Isabella Plains · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Isabella Plains

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

Much higher proportions of large family homes define Isabella Plains compared to most areas. The suburb is dominated by houses with three or more bedrooms, with 90.1% of dwellings fitting this description. This makes it a standout area for spacious living within the territory.

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📍 Isabella Plains, Suburb / Locality

Where Isabella Plains sits — Median rent (weekly)

$450 ▲ +18.4%
  • $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 Isabella Plains — higher than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Isabella Plains$450
2905, ACT $430
Australian Capital Territory $450
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $450, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments usually hit $1,880, a bit lower than the territory average.

$450 ▲ +18.4%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $380
  • 2016: $381
  • 2021: $450

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,880 ▼ -3.6%

Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $1,880

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Isabella Plains, $350–$549 is the majority at 67%; $550–$749 is next at 14%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Isabella Plains, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Fewer people rent here than in the rest of the country, with only 19.3% of households renting. This is far below both the ACT and national figures, while 48.1% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

19.3% ▼ -22.7%

Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 24.9%
  • 2016: 22.5%
  • 2021: 19.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.1% ▲ +25.1%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.4%
  • 2016: 23.9%
  • 2021: 28.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Isabella Plains, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Rented (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 75.1% of the suburb, which is far above the territory average. These are typically large homes, as 90.1% have three or more bedrooms, and there are no flats or apartments.

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.

75.1% ▼ -9.1%

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 82.6%
  • 2016: 75.2%
  • 2021: 75.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.1% ▼ -4.8%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 94.6%
  • 2016: 87.4%
  • 2021: 90.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Isabella Plains, Separate house is the majority at 75%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 25%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Isabella Plains, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 60%; 4 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 Isabella Plains [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80079/isabella-plains/topic/housing-dwellings