100,000 to 249,999 · Section of State Range

Housing & Dwellings in 100,000 to 249,999

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

More people are renting in 100,000 to 249,999 than in 2011, while the number of people owning their homes outright has fallen. The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 85.4% of homes being detached and nearly 78% having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 100,000 to 249,999, Section of State Range

Where 100,000 to 249,999 sits — Median rent (weekly)

$310
  • $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 100,000 to 249,999 — higher than 67% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
100,000 to 249,999$310
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $310, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is still a little below the national figure of $375. The usual monthly home-loan payment is $1,517, and has risen by $20 since 2011.

$310

Higher than 67% of section of state range areas.

  • 2016: $275
  • 2021: $310

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▲ +1.3%

Higher than 56% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: $1,497
  • 2016: $1,500
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 100,000 to 249,999, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (34%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 100,000 to 249,999, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.1% of households renting, a figure that has risen by 3.2 points since 2011. Meanwhile, 31.8% of homes are owned outright, which is lower than most areas.

32.1% ▲ +10.9%

Higher than 68% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 28.9%
  • 2016: 31.4%
  • 2021: 32.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.8% ▼ -8.5%

Lower than 62% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 34.7%
  • 2016: 32.6%
  • 2021: 31.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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100,000 to 249,999 splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (32%), with Owned outright at 32%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 85.4% of homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most homes are large, with 77.9% having three or more bedrooms, and the number of people per bedroom is much higher than in most similar areas.

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.

85.4% ▲ +3.3%

Lower than 60% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 82.7%
  • 2016: 82.5%
  • 2021: 85.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.9% ▲ +6.8%

Higher than 55% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 72.9%
  • 2016: 73.6%
  • 2021: 77.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 100,000 to 249,999, Separate house is the majority at 86%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 100,000 to 249,999, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

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 100,000 to 249,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR203/100-000-to-249-999/topic/housing-dwellings