Australia Percentage of Households: Tenure & Landlord: Owner with a Mortgage data was reported at 36.800 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.700 % for 2018. Australia Percentage of Households: Tenure & Landlord: Owner with a Mortgage data is updated yearly, averaging 35.050 % from Jun 1995 (Median) to 2020, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.100 % in 2016 and a record low of 28.100 % in 1996. Australia Percentage of Households: Tenure & Landlord: Owner with a Mortgage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H042: Survey of Income and Housing: Percentage of Households: by Tenure & Landlord.

Percentage of Households: One Family: Other: Tenure & Landlord data was reported at 100.000 % in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 100.000 % for 2018. Percentage of Households: One Family: Other: Tenure & Landlord data is updated yearly, averaging 100.000 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.000 % in 2020 and a record low of 100.000 % in 2020. Percentage of Households: One Family: Other: Tenure & Landlord data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H042: Survey of Income and Housing: Percentage of Households: by Tenure & Landlord.

The rent price index in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 120.7, marking an increase from the same quarter of the previous year. Rent prices had decreased in 2020; in Melbourne and Sydney, this was mainly attributed to the absence of international students during the coronavirus outbreak. The current state of the rental market in Australia The rental market in Australia has been marked by varying conditions across different regions. Among the capital cities, Sydney and Melbourne have long been recognized for having some of the highest average rents. As of September 2024, the average weekly rent for a house in Sydney was 775 Australian dollars, which was the highest average rent across all major cities in Australia that year. Furthermore, due to factors like population growth and housing demand, regional areas have also seen noticeable increases in rental prices. For instance, households in the non-metropolitan area of New South Wales’s expenditure on rent was around 30 percent of their household income in the year ending June 2024. Housing affordability in Australia Housing affordability remains a significant challenge in Australia, contributing to a trend where many individuals and families rent for prolonged periods. The underlying cause of this issue is the ongoing disparity between household wages and housing costs, especially in large cities. While renting offers several advantages, it is worth noting that the associated costs may not always align with the expectation of affordability. Approximately one-third of participants in a survey conducted in 2023 stated that they pay between 16 and 30 percent of their monthly income on rent. Recent government initiatives such as the 2024 Help to Buy scheme aim to make it easier for people across Australia to get onto the property ladder. Still, the multifaceted nature of Australia’s housing affordability problem requires continued efforts to strike a balance between market dynamics and the need for accessible housing options for Australians.

The Australian Census Longitudinal Dataset (ACLD) is Australia's largest longitudinal dataset bringing together a 5% random sample of around one million records from the 2006 Census with corresponding records from the 2011 Census. It provides a unique opportunity for researchers and policy makers to examine pathways and transitions of population groups, such as unemployed individuals transition into the labour force. Over time, the ACLD will continue to grow as records from each new Census are linked which will further enhance its longitudinal view. The ACLD will also be augmented in the future to take account of migration and births that occur between Censuses.

This dataset presents information from G37 – Tenure and landlord type by dwelling structure in Australia based on the general community profile from the 2021 Census. It contains characteristics of persons, families, and dwellings by Local Government Areas (LGA), 2021, from the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3.

This dataset is part of a set of web services based on the 2021 Census. It can be used as a tool for researching, planning, and analysis. The data is based on place of usual residence (that is, where people usually live, rather than where they were counted on Census night), unless otherwise stated.

Small random adjustments have been made to all cell values to protect the confidentiality of respondents. These adjustments may cause the sum of rows or columns to differ by small amounts from table totals. For further information see the 2021 Census Privacy Statement, Confidentiality, and Introduced random error/perturbation.

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Data and geography references Source data publication: G37 – Tenure and landlord type by dwelling structure Geographic boundary information: Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3 Further information: About the Census, 2021 Census product release guide – Community Profiles, Understanding Census geography Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

SA1 based data for Rent by Landlord type, for 2011 Census. Count of occupied private dwellings being rented on Census night based on place of usual residence. Includes dwellings being occupied rent-free. Excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households. Data sourced from: http://www.abs.gov.au/census. For further information about these and related statistics, contact the National Information and Referral Services on 1300 135 070. Periodicity: 5-Yearly.

Australia Percentage of Households: One Family: Other: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Others data was reported at 1.000 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.700 % for 2018. Australia Percentage of Households: One Family: Other: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 1.100 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.700 % in 2018 and a record low of 0.300 % in 2003. Australia Percentage of Households: One Family: Other: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H042: Survey of Income and Housing: Percentage of Households: by Tenure & Landlord.

SA2 based data for Rent by Landlord type, for 2011 Census. Count of occupied private dwellings being rented on Census night based on place of usual residence. Includes dwellings being occupied …Show full descriptionSA2 based data for Rent by Landlord type, for 2011 Census. Count of occupied private dwellings being rented on Census night based on place of usual residence. Includes dwellings being occupied rent-free. Excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households. Data sourced from: http://www.abs.gov.au/census. For further information about these and related statistics, contact the National Information and Referral Services on 1300 135 070. Periodicity: 5-Yearly. Copyright attribution: Government of the Commonwealth of Australia - Australian Bureau of Statistics, (2011): ; accessed from AURIN on 12/16/2021. Licence type: Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia (CC BY 2.5 AU)

The 1991 Census Basic Community profiles present 57 tables containing summary characteristics of persons and/or dwellings for Local Government Areas (LGA) in Australia.

This table contains data relating to landlord type by weekly rent. Counts are of rented occupied private dwellings (excludes caravans etc In caravan parks), based on place of enumeration on census night which; includes overseas visitors; excludes Australians overseas; and excludes adjustment for under-enumeration. The data is by LGA 1991 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly.

This data is ABS data (cat. no. 2101.0 & original geographic boundary cat. no. 1261.0.30.001) used with permission from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The tabular data was processed and supplied to AURIN by the Australian Data Archives. The cleaned, high resolution 1991 geographic boundaries are available from data.gov.au.

For more information please refer to the 1991 Census Dictionary.

LGA11 based data for Rent by Landlord type, for 2011 Census. Count of occupied private dwellings being rented on Census night based on place of usual residence. Includes dwellings being occupied …Show full descriptionLGA11 based data for Rent by Landlord type, for 2011 Census. Count of occupied private dwellings being rented on Census night based on place of usual residence. Includes dwellings being occupied rent-free. Excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households. Data sourced from: http://www.abs.gov.au/census. For further information about these and related statistics, contact the National Information and Referral Services on 1300 135 070. Periodicity: 5-Yearly. Copyright attribution: Government of the Commonwealth of Australia - Australian Bureau of Statistics, (2011): ; accessed from AURIN on 12/16/2021. Licence type: Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia (CC BY 2.5 AU)

SA2 based data for Tenure Type and Landlord Type by Dwelling Structure, for 2011 Census. Count of Count of occupied private dwellings on Census night based on place of usual residence. Excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households. Data sourced from: http://www.abs.gov.au/census. For further information about these and related statistics, contact the National Information and Referral Services on 1300 135 070. Periodicity: 5-Yearly.

SA3 based data for Tenure Type and Landlord Type by Dwelling Structure, for 2011 Census. Count of Count of occupied private dwellings on Census night based on place of usual residence. Excludes …Show full descriptionSA3 based data for Tenure Type and Landlord Type by Dwelling Structure, for 2011 Census. Count of Count of occupied private dwellings on Census night based on place of usual residence. Excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households. Data sourced from: http://www.abs.gov.au/census. For further information about these and related statistics, contact the National Information and Referral Services on 1300 135 070. Periodicity: 5-Yearly. Copyright attribution: Government of the Commonwealth of Australia - Australian Bureau of Statistics, (2011): ; accessed from AURIN on 12/16/2021. Licence type: Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia (CC BY 2.5 AU)

The 1991 Census Expanded Community Profiles present 44 tables comprising more detailed information than that of the basic community profiles which provide characteristics of persons and/or dwellings for Statistical Local Areas (SLA) in Australia.

This table contains data relating to nature of occupancy by landlord type by annual family income by family type. Counts are of families living in occupied private dwellings (a) (excludes caravans etc in caravan parks), based on place of enumeration on census night which; includes overseas visitors; excludes Australians overseas; and excludes adjustment for under-enumeration. The data is by SLA 1991 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly.

This data is ABS data (cat. no. 2101.0 & original geographic boundary cat. no. 1261.0.30.001) used with permission from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The tabular data was processed and supplied to AURIN by the Australian Data Archives. The cleaned, high resolution 1991 geographic boundaries are available from data.gov.au.

For more information please refer to the 1991 Census Dictionary.

Please note:

• (a) Nature of occupancy is a dwelling characteristic. In multiple family households, each family has the same nature of occupancy.

• (b) Comprises families where at least care, but not all, member(s) aged 15 years or more did not state an income and/or at least one spouse or offspring was temporarily absent.

• (c) Comprises families where no member present stated an Income.

• (d) Comprises 'other/inadequately described' and 'not stated'.

Australia Percentage of Households: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Others data was reported at 2.300 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.800 % for 2018. Australia Percentage of Households: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 1.500 % from Jun 1995 (Median) to 2020, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.300 % in 2020 and a record low of 1.100 % in 2010. Australia Percentage of Households: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H042: Survey of Income and Housing: Percentage of Households: by Tenure & Landlord.

Australia Percentage of Households: Multiple Family: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Others data was reported at 0.000 % in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2018. Australia Percentage of Households: Multiple Family: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Jun 2006 (Median) to 2020, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.500 % in 2006 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2020. Australia Percentage of Households: Multiple Family: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H042: Survey of Income and Housing: Percentage of Households: by Tenure & Landlord.

The 1991 Census Basic Community profiles present 57 tables containing summary characteristics of persons and/or dwellings for Local Government Areas (LGA) in Australia.

This table contains data relating to nature of occupancy by landlord type by dwelling type. Counts are of persons in occupied private dwellings, based on place of enumeration on census night which; includes overseas visitors; excludes Australians overseas; and excludes adjustment for under-enumeration. The data is by LGA 1991 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly.

This data is ABS data (cat. no. 2101.0 & original geographic boundary cat. no. 1261.0.30.001) used with permission from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The tabular data was processed and supplied to AURIN by the Australian Data Archives. The cleaned, high resolution 1991 geographic boundaries are available from data.gov.au.

For more information please refer to the 1991 Census Dictionary.

Please note:

• (a) Nature of occupancy and landlord type were not captured for caravans etc in caravan parks in previous censuses.

• (b) Comprises 'other/inadequately described' and 'not stated'.

The 1991 Census Time Series Community profiles present key tables from the Basic and Expanded Community profiles where the data is comparable across the censuses for Local Government Areas (LGA) in Australia. These profiles are made up of 22 tables giving data for both persons and/or dwellings from the 1981, 1986 and 1991 censuses.

This table contains data relating to the nature of occupancy by landlord type by dwelling type. Counts are of persons in occupied private dwellings, based on place of enumeration on census night which; includes overseas visitors; excludes Australians overseas; and excludes adjustment for under-enumeration. The data is by LGA 1991 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly.

This data is ABS data (cat. no. 2101.0 & original geographic boundary cat. no. 1261.0.30.001) used with permission from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The tabular data was processed and supplied to AURIN by the Australian Data Archives. The cleaned, high resolution 1991 geographic boundaries are available from data.gov.au.

For more information please refer to the 1991 Census Dictionary.

Please note:

• (a) Nature of occupancy was not collected for caravans etc in caravan parks to prior to the 1991 Census.

• (b) Comprises 'other/inadequately described' and 'not stated'.

The 1991 Census Basic Community profiles present 57 tables containing summary characteristics of persons and/or dwellings for Local Government Areas (LGA) in Australia.

This table contains data relating to household type by family type by nature of occupancy(a) by landlord type. Counts are of family, group and lone person households living in occupied private dwellings (excludes caravans etc in caravan parks), based on place of enumeration on census night which; includes overseas visitors; excludes Australians overseas; and excludes adjustment for under-enumeration. The data is by LGA 1991 boundaries. Periodicity: 5-Yearly.

This data is ABS data (cat. no. 2101.0 & original geographic boundary cat. no. 1261.0.30.001) used with permission from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The tabular data was processed and supplied to AURIN by the Australian Data Archives. The cleaned, high resolution 1991 geographic boundaries are available from data.gov.au.

For more information please refer to the 1991 Census Dictionary.

Please note:

• (a) Nature of occupancy is a dwelling characteristic. In multiple family households, each family has the same nature of occupancy.

• (b) Comprises cases where landlord type was not stated.

• (c) Comprises 'other/inadequately described' and 'not stated'.

Australia Percentage of Households: Tenure & Landlord: Renter data was reported at 31.400 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32.000 % for 2018. Australia Percentage of Households: Tenure & Landlord: Renter data is updated yearly, averaging 28.350 % from Jun 1995 (Median) to 2020, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.000 % in 2018 and a record low of 25.700 % in 1995. Australia Percentage of Households: Tenure & Landlord: Renter data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H042: Survey of Income and Housing: Percentage of Households: by Tenure & Landlord.

Australia Percentage of Households: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Private Landlord data was reported at 47.300 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.700 % for 2018. Australia Percentage of Households: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Private Landlord data is updated yearly, averaging 43.200 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.000 % in 2016 and a record low of 37.800 % in 2004. Australia Percentage of Households: One Family: One Parent with Dependent Children: Tenure & Landlord: Renter: Private Landlord data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.H042: Survey of Income and Housing: Percentage of Households: by Tenure & Landlord.