Franklin (Rumney) · State Electorate

Housing & Dwellings in Franklin (Rumney)

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.

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📍 Franklin (Rumney), State Electorate

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

$340 —
  • $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 (Rumney) — lower than 61% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Franklin (Rumney)$340
Greater Hobart $350
Tasmania $290
Australia $375

Housing costs

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.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Franklin (Rumney), the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (36%) and Under $200 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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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%).

Owning & renting

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.

How homes are owned or rented

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In Franklin (Rumney), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

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.

Types of homes

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In Franklin (Rumney), Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Franklin (Rumney), 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 4 bedrooms is next at 22%.

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 (Rumney) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED60414/franklin/topic/housing-dwellings