$340 —
Higher than 73% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $290
- 2021: $340
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Armstrong Beach · Urban Centre
Housing & Dwellings in Armstrong Beach
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than 93% of homes in Armstrong Beach are separate houses, far exceeding the national figure. This coastal area is dominated by large, detached properties and has seen a rise in the proportion of people renting their homes over the last decade.
$340
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- $0–$21: 2 areas
- $21–$43: 6 areas
- $43–$64: 18 areas
- $64–$86: 38 areas
- $86–$107: 35 areas
- $107–$129: 46 areas
- $129–$150: 25 areas
- $150–$171: 104 areas
- $171–$193: 82 areas
- $193–$214: 143 areas
- $214–$236: 130 areas
- $236–$257: 175 areas
- $257–$279: 114 areas
- $279–$300: 125 areas
- $300–$321: 194 areas
- $321–$343: 101 areas
- $343–$364: 128 areas
- $364–$386: 82 areas
- $386–$407: 92 areas
- $407–$429: 41 areas
- $429–$450: 24 areas
- $450–$471: 32 areas
- $471–$493: 13 areas
- $493–$514: 19 areas
- $514–$536: 14 areas
- $536–$557: 9 areas
- $557–$579: 6 areas
- $579–$600: 15 areas
All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Armstrong Beach — higher than 73% of areas.
| Armstrong Beach | $340 |
|---|---|
| 4737, QLD | $300 |
| Queensland | $365 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,733, which is much higher than most areas, though this is about the same as the Queensland figure. Typical weekly rents are $340, a figure that is higher than most areas and has risen by $50 since 2016.
$1,733 ▲ +14.2%
Higher than 77% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: $1,517
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $1,733
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →Armstrong Beach splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (45%) and $200–$349 (43%), with Under $200 at 12%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Armstrong Beach, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (39%) and Under $1,000 (7%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
The proportion of households renting has risen to 27.7% since 2011, which is higher than most areas. Meanwhile, those who own their homes outright now make up 32.0% of the area, a little above the national figure.
27.7% ▲ +52.5%
Higher than 68% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 18.2%
- 2016: 29.5%
- 2021: 27.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
32.0% ▼ -14.4%
Lower than 71% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 37.4%
- 2016: 26.9%
- 2021: 32.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Armstrong Beach, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 37%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (28%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are common here, with 81.6% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the Australian average. Separate houses make up 93.4% of all dwellings, far above the state and national figures.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Higher than 57% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
93.4% ▼ -5.1%
Lower than 51% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 98.4%
- 2016: 97.4%
- 2021: 93.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
81.6% ▼ -10.7%
Higher than 65% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 91.4%
- 2016: 76.9%
- 2021: 81.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Armstrong Beach, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Armstrong Beach, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).
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 Armstrong Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL321005/armstrong-beach/topic/housing-dwellings