Lowan (Western Victoria) · State Electorate

Housing & Dwellings in Lowan (Western Victoria)

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

More people now own their homes outright in Lowan, where 46.9% of households have no mortgage. This trend contributes to a housing market with costs far below the state and national figures. Most residents live in large, detached houses, with 93.6% of dwellings being separate homes.

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📍 Lowan (Western Victoria), State Electorate

Where Lowan (Western Victoria) sits — Median rent (weekly)

$210 —
  • $100–$118: 6 areas
  • $118–$136: 1 area
  • $136–$154: 0 areas
  • $154–$171: 0 areas
  • $171–$189: 4 areas
  • $189–$207: 6 areas
  • $207–$225: 10 areas
  • $225–$243: 10 areas
  • $243–$261: 21 areas
  • $261–$279: 6 areas
  • $279–$296: 16 areas
  • $296–$314: 45 areas
  • $314–$332: 33 areas
  • $332–$350: 16 areas
  • $350–$368: 38 areas
  • $368–$386: 58 areas
  • $386–$404: 44 areas
  • $404–$421: 30 areas
  • $421–$439: 21 areas
  • $439–$457: 18 areas
  • $457–$475: 12 areas
  • $475–$493: 12 areas
  • $493–$511: 6 areas
  • $511–$529: 3 areas
  • $529–$546: 3 areas
  • $546–$564: 2 areas
  • $564–$582: 4 areas
  • $582–$600: 8 areas

All state electorate areas, 2021. The marker is Lowan (Western Victoria) — lower than 95% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Lowan (Western Victoria)$210
Rest of Vic. $285
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the Victorian figure, sitting at $1,057. Rents are also among the lowest at this level, with the usual weekly rent of $210 being far below the national figure of $375.

$210 —

Lower than 95% of state electorate areas.

  • 2016: $170
  • 2021: $210

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,057 —

Lower than 99% of state electorate areas.

  • 2016: $1,036
  • 2021: $1,057

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Lowan (Western Victoria), the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by Under $200 (41%) and $350–$549 (10%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Lowan (Western Victoria), the largest group is Under $1,000 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (12%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 46.9% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the Australian average of 31%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is much lower than most areas at 19.7%.

19.7% —

Lower than 86% of state electorate areas.

  • 2016: 21.4%
  • 2021: 19.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.9% —

Higher than 99% of state electorate areas.

  • 2016: 45.5%
  • 2021: 46.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Lowan (Western Victoria), the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the dominant choice for 93.6% of residents, which is far above the Victorian figure. These homes are often large, as 79.1% have three or more bedrooms, though there are few people per bedroom.

0.70 —

Lower than 99% of state electorate areas.

  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

93.6% —

Higher than 91% of state electorate areas.

  • 2016: 92.1%
  • 2021: 93.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.1% —

Higher than 53% of state electorate areas.

  • 2016: 78.1%
  • 2021: 79.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Lowan (Western Victoria), Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Lowan (Western Victoria), 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 24%.

Sources

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Lowan (Western Victoria) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED24408/lowan/topic/housing-dwellings