Housing
Housing rental quartiles
About this topic
Housing rental quartiles group renting households into four evenly sized rent bands so rental costs can be compared across places and across Census years. They show the relative rent profile of the renting population rather than fixed weekly rent brackets.
This topic is useful for comparing change over time because direct rent amounts are affected by inflation and broader market shifts. It is best read with household income and tenure when assessing rental affordability and housing stress.
Interpretation notes
- This is a derived rent distribution for renting households, so quartiles show relative rent position rather than fixed weekly rent bands.
- Quartiles are more useful than raw rent ranges for comparing rental profiles across areas or years.
Key insight
In 2021, the medium-low rent quartile held the largest share among households renting their home in Smithton, accounting for 45.4%.
Section overview
Housing rental quartiles
Smithton - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises housing rental quartiles for Smithton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Housing rental quartiles snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Smithton, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
Lowest group
2021 count
153
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
-
153
39.2%
-
Medium lowest
2021 count
177
% of total
45.4%
Change from 2016
-
177
45.4%
-
Medium highest
2021 count
49
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-
49
12.6%
-
Highest group
2021 count
11
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
11
2.8%
-
Chart view
Housing rental quartiles change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lowest group
-
-
Medium lowest
-
-
Medium highest
-
-
Highest group
-
-
Data table
Housing rental quartiles for Smithton. Housing rental quartiles. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Lowest group | 153 | 39.2% | 42.5% | 154 | 35.2% | 45.6% | - | - |
| Medium lowest | 177 | 45.4% | 41.3% | 158 | 36.2% | 32.4% | - | - |
| Medium highest | 49 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 106 | 24.3% | 17.8% | - | - |
| Highest group | 11 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 19 | 4.3% | 4.2% | - | - |
| Total households with stated rent | 390 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 437 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - |