$270 —
Lower than 57% of section of state range areas.
- 2016: $225
- 2021: $270
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
4,999 or less · Section of State Range
Housing & Dwellings in 4,999 or less
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people own their homes outright in 4,999 or less compared to the national average. This area is dominated by large, separate houses and has housing costs that sit well below the Australian figures. About 41% of homes are owned outright, reflecting a stable and affordable housing market.
$270
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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 4,999 or less — lower than 57% of areas.
| 4,999 or less | $270 |
|---|---|
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,460, which is well below the national figure of $1,863. Rent is also much cheaper than the Australian average, with the typical weekly rent at $270.
$1,460 ▲ +12.3%
Lower than 60% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: $1,300
- 2016: $1,300
- 2021: $1,460
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 4,999 or less, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by Under $200 (24%) and $350–$549 (24%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 4,999 or less, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (26%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Owning a home outright is far more common here than across Australia, at 41.1%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.
19.3% ▼ -14.0%
Lower than 81% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 22.4%
- 2016: 21.8%
- 2021: 19.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
41.1% ▲ +2.1%
Higher than 78% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 40.3%
- 2016: 39.2%
- 2021: 41.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 4,999 or less, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (19%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 92.6% of all homes, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are spacious, with 80.1% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.
0.70 ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 99% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
92.6% ▲ +2.1%
Higher than 71% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 90.6%
- 2016: 91.8%
- 2021: 92.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
80.1% ▲ +3.4%
Higher than 72% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 77.5%
- 2016: 77.7%
- 2021: 80.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 4,999 or less, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 4,999 or less, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 26%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 4,999 or less [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR215/4-999-or-less/topic/housing-dwellings