Strathmore Heights (N)
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
Dwellings with 3 bedrooms were the most common in Strathmore Heights (N) in 2016.
The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with Dwelling Type information, provides insight into the role Strathmore Heights (N) plays in the housing market. For example, an area of high density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers and young couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more empty nesters and some families.
In combination with Household Type and Household Size, the Number of Bedrooms can also indicate issues around housing affordability, overcrowding and other socio-economic factors.
Derived from the Census question:
'How many bedrooms are there in this dwelling?'
Occupied private dwellings
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| Strathmore Heights (N) - Households (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Number of bedrooms | Number | % | North and West Metropolitan Region % | Number | % | North and West Metropolitan Region % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| 0 or 1 bedrooms | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 0 | 21001 |
 2 bedrooms | 33 | 8.9 | 14.5 | 31 | 9.2 | 14.6 | +2 | 21003 |
| 3 bedrooms | 213 | 57.7 | 45.0 | 205 | 60.8 | 48.9 | +8 | 21004 |
| 4 bedrooms | 77 | 20.9 | 26.0 | 78 | 23.1 | 23.9 | -1 | 21005 |
| 5 bedrooms or more | 19 | 5.1 | 4.0 | 20 | 5.9 | 3.4 | -1 | 21006 |
| Not stated | 27 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 3 | 0.9 | 5.9 | +24 | 21007 |
| Total households | 369 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 337 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +32 | |
The North and West Metropolitan Region is made up up of the following Local Government areas: Banyule (C), Brimbank (C), Darebin (C), Hobsons Bay (C), Hume (C), Maribyrnong (C), Melbourne (C), Melton (S), Moonee Valley (C), Moreland (C), Nillumbik (S), Whittlesea (C), Wyndham (C) and Yarra (C).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in Strathmore Heights (N) in 2016 compared to North and West Metropolitan Region shows that there was a lower proportion of dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, as well as a lower proportion of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms.
Overall, 8.9% of households were in dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, and 26.0% of 4 or more bedroom dwellings, compared with 17.9% and 30.0% for North and West Metropolitan Region respectively.
The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Strathmore Heights (N) and North and West Metropolitan Region were:
- A larger percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (57.7% compared to 45.0%)
- A smaller percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (8.9% compared to 14.5%)
- A smaller percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (20.9% compared to 26.0%)
- A smaller percentage of dwellings with 1 or no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (0.0% compared to 3.4%)
Emerging groups
There were no major differences in Strathmore Heights (N) between 2011 and 2016.