# Housing & Dwellings — Swansea

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

Area: Swansea (Urban Centre)

Separate houses make up 93.6% of all dwellings in Swansea (L), which is far above the national figure. This is a place where housing costs are generally low, with a very high number of people owning their homes outright. The proportion of homeowners without a mortgage has risen significantly since 2011.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,079, which is much lower than most areas and far below the national figure. Rent is also affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $240, which is well below the Australian average.

Detached houses are the norm here, though the number of homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen to 62.7%, which is far below the national figure. There are typically 0.7 people per bedroom, slightly below the Tasmanian average.

Over half of residents (54.8%) own their home outright, a figure far above both the state and national averages. This is a big increase from 2011, while the share of households renting fell to 22.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $240 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,079 | +49.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 22.6% | -22.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 54.8% | +54.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 93.6% | +1.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 62.7% | -21.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 54.8%, Rented 22.6%, Owned with a mortgage 17.2%, Other tenure 3.8%, Not stated 2.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 93.6%, Townhouse / semi-detached 5.4%, Other dwelling 2.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 46.2%, 2 bedrooms 28.7%, 4 bedrooms 12.4%, 1 bedroom 5.7%, 5 or more 4.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 60.6%, Under $200 21.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 37.0%, Under $1,000 35.2%, $1,800–$2,999 9.3%, $3,000 or more 9.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL621030/swansea/topic/housing-dwellings