Clark (Elwick) · State Electorate

Housing & Dwellings in Clark (Elwick)

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

Much higher than most areas, 37.7% of households in Clark (Elwick) are renting. This level of renting is far above the state average and has risen by 12 percentage points since 2011. While rental demand is high, the typical monthly mortgage payment here is well below the national figure.

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📍 Clark (Elwick), State Electorate

Where Clark (Elwick) sits — Median rent (weekly)

$330 ▲ +43.5%
  • $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 Clark (Elwick) — lower than 64% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Clark (Elwick)$330
Greater Hobart $350
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $330, which is a little below the national figure and has risen by $100 since 2011. For those with a mortgage, the typical monthly payment is $1,373, a figure that is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.

$330 ▲ +43.5%

Lower than 64% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $230
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $330

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,373 ▼ -4.7%

Lower than 86% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $1,440
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,373

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Clark (Elwick), the largest group is $350–$549 at 43%, followed by $200–$349 (32%) and Under $200 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Clark (Elwick), $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 51%; Under $1,000 is next at 25%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 37.7% of households renting, which is far above the Tasmanian figure. At the same time, the 29.1% of people who own their homes outright is well below the state average.

37.7% ▲ +47.7%

Higher than 76% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 25.5%
  • 2016: 27.8%
  • 2021: 37.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.1% ▲ +3.6%

Lower than 59% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 28.1%
  • 2016: 27.8%
  • 2021: 29.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Clark (Elwick), the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Owned outright (29%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 82.1% of homes, though the proportion of houses with three or more bedrooms is well below the national figure. Because there are fewer large homes, the number of people per bedroom is a little above the state and national figures.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.90

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

82.1% ▼ -4.3%

Higher than 52% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 85.8%
  • 2016: 85.3%
  • 2021: 82.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

64.3% ▼ -16.6%

Lower than 81% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 77.1%
  • 2016: 75.9%
  • 2021: 64.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Clark (Elwick), Separate house is the majority at 82%; Flat or apartment is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Clark (Elwick), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (28%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

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 Clark (Elwick) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED60302/clark/topic/housing-dwellings