$340 ▲ +9.7%
Lower than 61% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: $310
- 2021: $340
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Victoria Park (South Metropolitan) · State Electorate
Housing & Dwellings in Victoria Park (South Metropolitan)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people rent in Victoria Park than in the rest of the state, with 47.2% of households renting. This high rental rate is a standout feature of the area's housing landscape. While most people live in separate houses, these homes are often smaller than the state average.
$340
▲ +9.7%
- $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 Victoria Park (South Metropolitan) — lower than 61% of areas.
| Victoria Park (South Metropolitan) | $340 |
|---|---|
| Greater Perth | $350 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent is $340, which is lower than most areas and a little below the national figure. For those with mortgages, the typical monthly payment is $1,950, though this fell by $150 since 2011.
$1,950 ▼ -7.1%
Higher than 57% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: $2,100
- 2021: $1,950
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Victoria Park (South Metropolitan), the largest group is $350–$549 at 42%, followed by $200–$349 (36%) and Under $200 (16%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Victoria Park (South Metropolitan), the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and $3,000 or more (17%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, with a rate far above both the state and national figures. Conversely, only 20.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the Australian average of 31%.
47.2% ▼ -1.5%
Higher than 90% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 47.9%
- 2021: 47.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
20.2% ▲ +1.2%
Lower than 88% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 20.0%
- 2021: 20.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Victoria Park (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Rented at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Owned outright (20%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Detached houses make up 58% of homes, a figure far below the state and national averages. This trend is linked to a smaller-than-usual number of large homes, as those with three or more bedrooms are well below the national figure.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 71% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
58.0% ▲ +7.0%
Lower than 82% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 54.2%
- 2021: 58.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
68.7% ▲ +8.3%
Lower than 75% of state electorate areas.
- 2011: 63.4%
- 2021: 68.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Victoria Park (South Metropolitan), Separate house is the majority at 58%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 28%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Victoria Park (South Metropolitan), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 2 bedrooms (21%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).
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 Victoria Park (South Metropolitan) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED55405/victoria-park/topic/housing-dwellings