$250 —
Lower than 71% of section of state range areas.
- 2016: $200
- 2021: $250
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
20,000 to 49,999 · Section of State Range
Housing & Dwellings in 20,000 to 49,999
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Separate houses make up 77.3% of the homes in 20,000 to 49,999, where housing is generally more affordable than in most other areas. The typical monthly mortgage payment is well below the national figure. This area is dominated by larger homes, with over 80% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.
$250
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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 20,000 to 49,999 — lower than 71% of areas.
| 20,000 to 49,999 | $250 |
|---|---|
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Housing costs are low here, with the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 being well below the Australian figure of $1,863. Typical weekly rents are also much lower than most areas at $250, though this has risen by $50 since 2016.
$1,300 → 0.0%
Lower than 86% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: $1,300
- 2016: $1,300
- 2021: $1,300
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is $200–$349 at 46%, followed by Under $200 (35%) and $350–$549 (18%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by Under $1,000 (28%) and $1,800–$2,999 (21%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
About 30.7% of households rent, which is about the same as the national figure. The proportion of homes owned outright has fallen to 28.1% since 2011, leaving this area much lower than most similar places.
30.7% ▲ +1.5%
Higher than 57% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 30.3%
- 2016: 33.3%
- 2021: 30.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
28.1% ▼ -11.7%
Lower than 77% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 31.8%
- 2016: 27.2%
- 2021: 28.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 20,000 to 49,999, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 37%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned outright (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are common, as 81.6% have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure. While separate houses are more common than in Australia, there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.
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.
77.3% ▼ -5.3%
Lower than 78% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 81.6%
- 2016: 73.1%
- 2021: 77.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
81.6% ▲ +6.5%
Higher than 82% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 76.6%
- 2016: 78.4%
- 2021: 81.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 20,000 to 49,999, Separate house is the majority at 77%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 19%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 20,000 to 49,999, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 25%.
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 20,000 to 49,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR412/20-000-to-49-999/topic/housing-dwellings