$340 —
Lower than 61% of state electorate areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Franklin (Rumney) · State Electorate
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Almost 97% of homes in Franklin (Rumney) are separate houses, making it a place dominated by detached dwellings. This high proportion of houses is consistent with a strong preference for larger family homes in the area.
All state electorate areas, 2021. The marker is Franklin (Rumney) — lower than 61% of areas.
| Franklin (Rumney) | $340 |
|---|---|
| Greater Hobart | $350 |
| Tasmania | $290 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,517, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. Weekly rents are lower than in most areas, with a typical cost of $340.
$340 —
Lower than 61% of state electorate areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,517 —
Lower than 77% of state electorate areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Franklin (Rumney), the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (36%) and Under $200 (16%).
In Franklin (Rumney), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and Under $1,000 (22%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Rental rates are much lower than most areas, with only 21.7% of households renting. This is well below both the state and national figures.
21.7% —
Lower than 78% of state electorate areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
32.3% —
Higher than 55% of state electorate areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Franklin (Rumney), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (22%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Homes here are generally larger than elsewhere, with 83.2% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state average, and the typical home has 0.80 people per bedroom.
0.80 —
Lower than 71% of state electorate areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
96.4% —
Higher than 99% of state electorate areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
83.2% —
Higher than 70% of state electorate areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Franklin (Rumney), Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.
In Franklin (Rumney), 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 4 bedrooms is next at 22%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Franklin (Rumney) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED60414/franklin/topic/housing-dwellings