Franklin (Nelson) · State Electorate

Housing & Dwellings in Franklin (Nelson)

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

A far higher proportion of people live in detached houses in Franklin (Nelson) than the national average, with 88% of homes being separate houses. This residential area is dominated by larger dwellings, and a significant 35.3% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the Australian figure.

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📍 Franklin (Nelson), State Electorate

Where Franklin (Nelson) sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +40.7%
  • $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 Franklin (Nelson) — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Franklin (Nelson)$380
Greater Hobart $350
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents have climbed by $110 since 2011 to reach $380, a figure that is well above the Tasmanian average. Meanwhile, the usual monthly home loan payment is $1,625, which is a little above the state figure but a little below the national average.

$380 ▲ +40.7%

Higher than 57% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $295
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,625 ▲ +1.6%

Lower than 69% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $1,600
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,625

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Franklin (Nelson), $350–$549 is the majority at 51%; $200–$349 is next at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Franklin (Nelson), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 35.3% of homes owned outright, a figure that has risen since 2011. About 28.2% of households are renting, which is a little above the state average but slightly lower than the national figure.

28.2% ▼ -3.8%

Higher than 50% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 29.3%
  • 2016: 29.8%
  • 2021: 28.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.3% ▲ +5.1%

Higher than 69% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 33.6%
  • 2016: 32.8%
  • 2021: 35.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Franklin (Nelson) splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (35%) and Owned with a mortgage (34%), with Rented at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 88% of the market, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 73.5% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011 to 0.80.

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.

88.0% ▲ +9.5%

Higher than 70% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 80.3%
  • 2016: 87.9%
  • 2021: 88.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.5% ▲ +2.5%

Lower than 66% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 71.7%
  • 2016: 69.7%
  • 2021: 73.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Franklin (Nelson), Separate house is the majority at 88%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Franklin (Nelson), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).

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 Franklin (Nelson) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED60410/franklin/topic/housing-dwellings