$430 ▲ +16.2%
Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: $370
- 2016: $370
- 2021: $430
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Theodore · Suburb / Locality
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Large family homes are the norm in Theodore, where 95.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This creates a residential landscape dominated by detached houses, though the cost of living is high for both buyers and renters.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Theodore — higher than 87% of areas.
| Theodore | $430 |
|---|---|
| 2905, ACT | $430 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $450 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,002, which is much higher than most areas. Weekly rent is also high at $430, sitting a little above the national figure.
$430 ▲ +16.2%
Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,002 ▼ -4.1%
Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Theodore, $350–$549 is the majority at 55%; Under $200 is next at 19%.
In Theodore, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and Under $1,000 (13%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Most residents own their homes, with 54.8% paying off a mortgage. Only 17.7% of households rent, a figure that is far below both the ACT and national levels.
17.7% ▼ -9.4%
Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
25.9% ▲ +20.7%
Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Theodore, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 55%; Owned outright is next at 26%.
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 94.8% of the area, far above the national figure of 72.3%. This preference for large homes is clear, as 95.5% of dwellings have at least three bedrooms.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
94.8% ▲ +0.3%
Lower than 56% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
95.5% ▲ +1.6%
Higher than 91% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Theodore, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.
In Theodore, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 4 bedrooms is next at 34%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Theodore [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80124/theodore/topic/housing-dwellings