Greenslopes · State Electorate

Housing & Dwellings in Greenslopes

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

Separate houses are the most common home type in Greenslopes, making up 56.2% of dwellings. The area has seen a shift toward smaller homes and a much higher proportion of renters compared to most other areas. This change is reflected in a typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167, which is well above the Queensland figure.

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📍 Greenslopes, State Electorate

Where Greenslopes sits — Median rent (weekly)

$390 ▲ +8.3%
  • $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 Greenslopes — higher than 64% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Greenslopes$390
Greater Brisbane $380
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas, sitting at $2,167. Weekly rents are also higher than most areas at $390, and this figure has risen by $30 since 2011.

$390 ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 64% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $360
  • 2016: $395
  • 2021: $390

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +4.2%

Higher than 80% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $2,080
  • 2016: $1,907
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Greenslopes, $350–$549 is the majority at 53%; $200–$349 is next at 23%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Greenslopes, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $3,000 or more (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (25%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, with 41.7% of households renting—a figure that rose 13 points since 2011. Meanwhile, the 21.7% of homes owned outright is well below the state and national figures.

41.7% ▲ +45.1%

Higher than 86% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 28.7%
  • 2016: 29.7%
  • 2021: 41.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.7% ▲ +0.7%

Lower than 86% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 21.5%
  • 2016: 21.8%
  • 2021: 21.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Greenslopes, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area has far fewer detached houses and large family homes than the state average, with homes of three or more bedrooms falling 28 points since 2011 to just 59.6%.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of state electorate areas.

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

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

56.2% ▼ -28.4%

Lower than 84% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 78.5%
  • 2016: 76.1%
  • 2021: 56.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

59.6% ▼ -31.6%

Lower than 86% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 87.1%
  • 2016: 86.1%
  • 2021: 59.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Greenslopes, Separate house is the majority at 56%; Flat or apartment is next at 35%.

Bedrooms per home

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Greenslopes splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (32%), with 4 bedrooms at 18%.

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 Greenslopes [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED30030/greenslopes/topic/housing-dwellings