5,000 to 9,999 · Section of State Range

Housing & Dwellings in 5,000 to 9,999

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

More than eight in ten homes are separate houses in 5,000 to 9,999, making it an area dominated by large family-style dwellings. While detached houses are far more common here than across Australia, the region has a higher proportion of renters than most similar areas.

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📍 5,000 to 9,999, Section of State Range

Where 5,000 to 9,999 sits — Median rent (weekly)

$290
  • $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 5,000 to 9,999 — higher than 52% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5,000 to 9,999$290
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $290, which is well below the national figure of $375. For those with mortgages, the typical monthly payment is $1,587, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but a little below the Australian average.

$290

Higher than 52% of section of state range areas.

  • 2016: $260
  • 2021: $290

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,587 ▼ -6.1%

Higher than 64% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: $1,690
  • 2016: $1,700
  • 2021: $1,587

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5,000 to 9,999, the largest group is $200–$349 at 47%, followed by $350–$549 (28%) and Under $200 (22%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5,000 to 9,999, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is common here, with 33.3% of households renting, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. About 29.9% of homes are owned outright, which is slightly lower than the national average of 31.0%.

33.3% ▼ -9.1%

Higher than 74% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 36.6%
  • 2016: 36.8%
  • 2021: 33.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.9% ▼ -0.4%

Lower than 70% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 30.0%
  • 2016: 28.8%
  • 2021: 29.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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5,000 to 9,999 splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (33%), with Owned outright at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 86.7% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. This shift toward larger homes is clear, as the proportion of dwellings with three or more bedrooms rose to 81.5% 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.

86.7% ▲ +1.6%

Lower than 56% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 85.3%
  • 2016: 85.3%
  • 2021: 86.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.5% ▲ +5.0%

Higher than 81% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 77.6%
  • 2016: 79.3%
  • 2021: 81.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5,000 to 9,999, Separate house is the majority at 87%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5,000 to 9,999, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

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 5,000 to 9,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR314/5-000-to-9-999/topic/housing-dwellings