$320 —
Lower than 68% of state electorate areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Clark (Derwent) · State Electorate
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Housing costs in Clark (Derwent) have shifted over the years, but typical monthly mortgage payments remain well below the national figure. The area is now more rental-heavy than most similar places, with about 31% of households renting. Most people live in separate houses, though there are fewer large homes compared to other regions.
All state electorate areas, 2021. The marker is Clark (Derwent) — lower than 68% of areas.
| Clark (Derwent) | $320 |
|---|---|
| Greater Hobart | $350 |
| Tasmania | $290 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $320, which is a little below the Australian figure and lower than most areas. Home loans are also relatively affordable, with the typical monthly payment of $1,330 sitting well below the national figure.
$320 —
Lower than 68% of state electorate areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,330 —
Lower than 88% of state electorate areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Clark (Derwent), the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $200–$349 (34%) and Under $200 (22%).
In Clark (Derwent), $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 55%; Under $1,000 is next at 23%.
How homes are owned or rented.
More people rent here than in most similar areas, with 31.1% of households renting, which is well above the Tasmanian average. At the same time, only 28.8% of homes are owned outright, a figure well below the state average.
31.1% —
Higher than 60% of state electorate areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
28.8% —
Lower than 60% of state electorate areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Clark (Derwent), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 36%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned outright (29%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 80.2% of the market, which is well above the national figure. While 72.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, this is a little below the Australian average.
0.80 —
Lower than 71% of state electorate areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
80.2% —
Lower than 53% of state electorate areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
72.6% —
Lower than 69% of state electorate areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Clark (Derwent), Separate house is the majority at 80%; Flat or apartment is next at 15%.
In Clark (Derwent), 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 2 bedrooms is next at 21%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Clark (Derwent) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED60301/clark/topic/housing-dwellings