$68 —
Lower than 99% of urban centre areas.
- 2016: $85
- 2021: $68
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
West Island · Urban Centre
Housing & Dwellings in West Island
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Home ownership has climbed significantly since 2011 in West Island (L), where more people now own their homes outright. While mortgage payments for some have soared, the area remains dominated by renters and standalone houses.
$68
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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 West Island — lower than 99% of areas.
| West Island | $68 |
|---|---|
| 6799, OT | $231 |
| Other Territories | $200 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the national figure at $4,584, having risen sharply since 2011. In contrast, weekly rent is far below the Australian figure at just $68, and it has fallen since 2016.
$4,584 ▲ +781.5%
Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: $520
- 2021: $4,584
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In West Island, Under $200 is the majority at 67%; $350–$549 is next at 21%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, with 62.8% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. However, the proportion of homes owned outright rose 21 points since 2011 to reach 27.9%.
62.8% ▼ -27.0%
Higher than 93% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 86.0%
- 2016: 79.5%
- 2021: 62.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
27.9% ▲ +300.0%
Lower than 79% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 7.0%
- 2016: 9.1%
- 2021: 27.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In West Island, Rented is the majority at 56%; Owned outright is next at 25%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Every home in the area is a separate house, which is far above the Australian figure. Most homes are large, with 72.1% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011.
0.90 ▼ -18.2%
Higher than 88% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
100.0% → 0.0%
Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 100.0%
- 2016: 90.9%
- 2021: 100.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
72.1% ▼ -15.0%
Lower than 70% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 84.8%
- 2016: 79.5%
- 2021: 72.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In West Island, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In West Island, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 84%; 2 bedrooms is next at 16%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in West Island [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL922003/west-island/topic/housing-dwellings