Nicklin · State Electorate

Housing & Dwellings in Nicklin

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

A high proportion of separate houses defines the residential landscape in Nicklin. Detached homes make up 84.1% of all dwellings, which is far above the national figure. This creates a landscape dominated by larger family homes rather than apartments or townhouses.

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📍 Nicklin, State Electorate

Where Nicklin sits — Median rent (weekly)

$370 ▲ +32.1%
  • $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 Nicklin — higher than 52% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Nicklin$370
Rest of Qld $345
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents have risen by $90 since 2011 to reach $370, which is about the same as the Queensland and national figures. Monthly mortgage payments are also steady, with the usual amount sitting at $1,733.

$370 ▲ +32.1%

Higher than 52% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $280
  • 2016: $330
  • 2021: $370

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 → 0.0%

Lower than 59% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,700
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Nicklin, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (31%) and Under $200 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Nicklin splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (36%), with Under $1,000 at 16%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common here, as the percentage of homes owned outright is well above the state and national figures at 33.0%. Conversely, the share of households renting is well below the national figure, sitting at 23.4%.

23.4% ▼ -4.7%

Lower than 71% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 24.6%
  • 2016: 25.4%
  • 2021: 23.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.0% ▼ -3.2%

Higher than 58% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 34.1%
  • 2016: 33.2%
  • 2021: 33.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Nicklin, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are very common, appearing in 84.1% of homes, a rate far above the Australian average. While 76.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011.

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.

84.1% ▼ -4.0%

Higher than 58% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 87.6%
  • 2016: 85.0%
  • 2021: 84.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.9% ▼ -2.3%

Lower than 55% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 78.7%
  • 2016: 78.0%
  • 2021: 76.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Nicklin, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Nicklin, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

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 Nicklin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED30064/nicklin/topic/housing-dwellings