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.

Much lower mortgage payments than most similar areas mark the housing landscape of 5,000 to 9,999. This region is dominated by detached houses, with 92.8% of residents living in a separate home. Overall, housing costs remain well below the national figures for both renters and homeowners.

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

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

$270
  • $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 — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5,000 to 9,999$270
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,257, which is well below the Australian figure of $1,863. Weekly rents are also much lower than the national average, sitting at $270.

$270

Lower than 57% of section of state range areas.

  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $270

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,257 ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 89% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: $1,192
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,257

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 50%, followed by Under $200 (28%) and $350–$549 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5,000 to 9,999, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 50%; Under $1,000 is next at 33%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is at 35.3%, which is well above the national figure. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen to 26.1%, a rate that is well below the Australian average.

26.1% ▼ -12.5%

Lower than 65% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 29.8%
  • 2016: 32.4%
  • 2021: 26.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.3% ▼ -1.2%

Higher than 60% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 35.7%
  • 2016: 35.0%
  • 2021: 35.3%

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 (36%) and Owned outright (35%), with Rented at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 92.8% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. While 72.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, this is much lower 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.

92.8% ▲ +7.5%

Higher than 73% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 86.3%
  • 2016: 89.5%
  • 2021: 92.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.6% ▼ -0.4%

Lower than 73% of section of state range areas.

  • 2011: 73.0%
  • 2016: 71.2%
  • 2021: 72.6%

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 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5,000 to 9,999, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 2 bedrooms is next at 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 5,000 to 9,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR614/5-000-to-9-999/topic/housing-dwellings