$440 —
Higher than 83% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: $390
- 2021: $440
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan) · State Electorate
Housing & Dwellings in Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher housing costs than most other areas mark Sandringham, where the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,500. This makes the area significantly more expensive than the state and national averages. While many residents own their homes outright, those paying for housing face steep costs that have continued to climb since 2016.
$440
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- $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 Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan) — higher than 83% of areas.
| Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan) | $440 |
|---|---|
| Greater Melbourne | $390 |
| Victoria | $370 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly home loan of $2,500 is well above the Victorian figure of $1,859. Renters also pay a premium, with a typical weekly rent of $440, which is a little above the national figure of $375.
$2,500 —
Higher than 90% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: $2,200
- 2021: $2,500
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan), the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (17%) and $550–$749 (16%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan), the largest group is $3,000 or more at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is strong here, with 37.8% of homes owned outright, which is well above the Australian average of 31.0%. Conversely, the 24.9% of households that rent is well below the national figure of 30.6%.
24.9% —
Lower than 64% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 25.5%
- 2021: 24.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
37.8% —
Higher than 77% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 38.2%
- 2021: 37.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan) splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (38%) and Owned with a mortgage (35%), with Rented at 25%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 54.5% of homes, which is far below the Victorian average of 73.4%. This shift toward different housing types is reflected in the number of large homes, as those with three or more bedrooms are well below the state and national figures.
0.80 —
Lower than 71% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
54.5% —
Lower than 86% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 56.5%
- 2021: 54.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
64.7% —
Lower than 81% of state electorate areas.
- 2016: 64.9%
- 2021: 64.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan), Separate house is the majority at 55%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 27%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 2 bedrooms (29%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).
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 Sandringham (Southern Metropolitan) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED27406/sandringham/topic/housing-dwellings