$395 —
Higher than 92% of section of state range areas.
- 2016: $340
- 2021: $395
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
250,000 to 999,999 · Section of State Range
Housing & Dwellings in 250,000 to 999,999
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
High housing costs are a standout feature for 250,000 to 999,999, where both typical rents and mortgage payments are among the highest for this level. While home ownership remains steady, the area's housing stock is shifting toward a lower proportion of detached houses compared to similar regions.
$395
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- $0–$18: 0 areas
- $18–$36: 0 areas
- $36–$54: 0 areas
- $54–$71: 0 areas
- $71–$89: 2 areas
- $89–$107: 1 area
- $107–$125: 0 areas
- $125–$143: 2 areas
- $143–$161: 1 area
- $161–$179: 2 areas
- $179–$196: 0 areas
- $196–$214: 3 areas
- $214–$232: 4 areas
- $232–$250: 5 areas
- $250–$268: 10 areas
- $268–$286: 9 areas
- $286–$304: 9 areas
- $304–$321: 9 areas
- $321–$339: 0 areas
- $339–$357: 4 areas
- $357–$375: 0 areas
- $375–$393: 6 areas
- $393–$411: 1 area
- $411–$429: 0 areas
- $429–$446: 0 areas
- $446–$464: 2 areas
- $464–$482: 1 area
- $482–$500: 0 areas
All section of state range areas, 2021. The marker is 250,000 to 999,999 — higher than 92% of areas.
| 250,000 to 999,999 | $395 |
|---|---|
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments have risen by $200 since 2011 to reach $2,000, which is among the highest for this level. Weekly rents are also among the highest for this level at $395, up $55 since 2016.
$2,000 ▲ +11.1%
Higher than 87% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: $1,800
- 2016: $1,800
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 250,000 to 999,999, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (22%) and Under $200 (14%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 250,000 to 999,999, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (18%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
About 34.1% of homes are owned outright, a figure that is well above the national 31.0%. Renting is slightly less common here than across Australia, with 29.4% of households renting.
29.4% ▲ +3.7%
Lower than 51% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 28.3%
- 2016: 28.9%
- 2021: 29.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
34.1% ▼ -1.4%
Higher than 54% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 34.6%
- 2016: 34.4%
- 2021: 34.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →250,000 to 999,999 splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (34%) and Owned with a mortgage (33%), with Rented at 29%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 73.6% of homes, though this is much lower than most similar areas. While 73.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom has dropped since 2011.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
73.6% ▼ -4.1%
Lower than 85% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 76.7%
- 2016: 74.2%
- 2021: 73.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
73.1% ▲ +2.0%
Lower than 72% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 71.7%
- 2016: 72.2%
- 2021: 73.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 250,000 to 999,999, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 250,000 to 999,999, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 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 250,000 to 999,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR102/250-000-to-999-999/topic/housing-dwellings