Lyons (Rumney) · State Electorate

Housing & Dwellings in Lyons (Rumney)

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

Separate houses make up 92.7% of all homes in Lyons (Rumney), far more than the national figure. This is a predominantly owner-occupied area where large family homes are the norm. Most residents own their own place, and very few people rent compared to other parts of the country.

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📍 Lyons (Rumney), State Electorate

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

$380 ▲ +117.1%
  • $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 Lyons (Rumney) — higher than 57% of areas.

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

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent has climbed sharply to $380, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of $290. Meanwhile, the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,517, which is a little below the Australian figure.

$380 ▲ +117.1%

Higher than 57% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $175
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▲ +26.4%

Lower than 77% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $1,200
  • 2016: $1,212
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Lyons (Rumney), $350–$549 is the majority at 60%; $200–$349 is next at 28%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Lyons (Rumney), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 34.8% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. Only 16.6% of households rent, which is far below the Australian average and among the lowest rates for similar areas.

16.6% ▼ -16.9%

Lower than 93% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 19.9%
  • 2016: 21.2%
  • 2021: 16.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

34.8% ▼ -19.0%

Higher than 67% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 43.0%
  • 2016: 42.0%
  • 2021: 34.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Lyons (Rumney), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Rented (17%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common, with 82.6% having three or more bedrooms, well above the state and national figures. This is reflected in the fact that 92.7% of dwellings are separate houses, a proportion far above the rest of Australia.

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.

92.7% ▼ -0.1%

Higher than 88% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 92.8%
  • 2016: 95.1%
  • 2021: 92.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.6% ▲ +8.0%

Higher than 68% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 76.4%
  • 2016: 75.4%
  • 2021: 82.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Lyons (Rumney), Separate house is the majority at 93%; Flat or apartment is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Lyons (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 Lyons (Rumney) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED60514/lyons/topic/housing-dwellings