Peppermint Grove Beach · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Peppermint Grove Beach

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

One hundred per cent of the homes in Peppermint Grove Beach are separate houses, making it a standout area for detached living. While the typical monthly mortgage and weekly rent are much higher than most areas, these costs align closely with state and national figures. The area is dominated by large, spacious homes.

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📍 Peppermint Grove Beach, Urban Centre

Where Peppermint Grove Beach sits — Median rent (weekly)

$359 —
  • $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 Peppermint Grove Beach — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Peppermint Grove Beach$359
6271, WA $330
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $359, which is much higher than most areas, and has risen $219 since 2016. Monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than most areas at $1,733, though this is about the same as the national figure.

$359 —

Higher than 78% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $140
  • 2021: $359

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +162.6%

Higher than 77% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $660
  • 2016: $604
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Peppermint Grove Beach, $350–$549 is the majority at 75%; $200–$349 is next at 25%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Peppermint Grove Beach, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 41% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Meanwhile, renting is far less common than in other areas, with the share of rental households falling 17 points since 2011 to reach 17.6%.

17.6% ▼ -48.9%

Lower than 63% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 34.3%
  • 2016: 31.4%
  • 2021: 17.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.0% ▲ +5.0%

Higher than 55% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 39.0%
  • 2016: 42.8%
  • 2021: 41.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Peppermint Grove Beach splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (39%) and Owned with a mortgage (39%), with Rented at 17%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes in Peppermint Grove Beach are exceptionally large, with 93.6% having three or more bedrooms. Because of this, there are only 0.6 people per bedroom, a figure that is well below the state and national averages.

0.60 ▼ -45.5%

Lower than 99% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.60

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

100.0% ▲ +4.5%

Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 95.7%
  • 2016: 93.2%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.6% ▲ +36.5%

Higher than 93% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 68.6%
  • 2016: 65.2%
  • 2021: 93.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Peppermint Grove Beach, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Peppermint Grove Beach, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 3 bedrooms (40%) and 5 or more (9%).

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 Peppermint Grove Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL521043/peppermint-grove-beach/topic/housing-dwellings