$450 —
Higher than 99% of section of state range areas.
- 2016: $380
- 2021: $450
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
250,000 to 999,999 · Section of State Range
Housing & Dwellings in 250,000 to 999,999
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical weekly rents of $450 in 250,000 to 999,999 are a little above the national figure. This area faces high housing costs across the board, with both rent and mortgage payments sitting among the highest for similar places.
$450
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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 250,000 to 999,999 — higher than 99% of areas.
| 250,000 to 999,999 | $450 |
|---|---|
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,080, which is a little above the Australian figure. Rent has climbed since 2016, with the usual weekly cost rising $70 to reach $450.
$2,080 ▼ -4.0%
Higher than 90% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: $2,167
- 2016: $2,058
- 2021: $2,080
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 250,000 to 999,999, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $550–$749 (22%) and Under $200 (13%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 250,000 to 999,999, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (22%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Outright home ownership is 26.6%, which is well below the national figure and much lower than most similar areas. About 30.7% of households rent, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.
30.7% ▲ +0.5%
Higher than 57% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 30.6%
- 2016: 31.8%
- 2021: 30.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
26.6% ▼ -6.3%
Lower than 83% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 28.4%
- 2016: 27.0%
- 2021: 26.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 250,000 to 999,999, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned outright (27%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 63.1% of homes, which is well below the national average. There are fewer large homes here than in most similar areas, as the share of houses with three or more bedrooms fell 6.9 points 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.
63.1% ▼ -13.2%
Lower than 94% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 72.8%
- 2016: 66.9%
- 2021: 63.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
73.0% ▼ -8.7%
Lower than 72% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 79.9%
- 2016: 75.8%
- 2021: 73.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 250,000 to 999,999, Separate house is the majority at 63%; Flat or apartment is next at 19%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 250,000 to 999,999, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).
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 250,000 to 999,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR802/250-000-to-999-999/topic/housing-dwellings