8710.5 - Housing Motivations and Intentions, Western Australia, Oct 2005

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Explanatory Notes Glossary Appendix Technical Note	ADDITIONAL DATA AVAILABLE In addition to the statistics provided in this publication, the ABS can produce customised tabulations on request. Subject to confidentiality and sampling variability constraints, tabulations can be produced from the survey by cross-classifying any of the following data items for the relevant survey populations. DATA ITEMS Dwelling characteristics Area of usual residence Perth Balance of WA Dwelling type Separate house Semi-detached, row or terrace house, townhouse Flat, unit or apartment Other Tenure type Fully owned Being purchased Rented (public) Rented (private) Other Housing for persons aged 55 years and over Retirement village or Group housing complex for persons aged 55 years and over Dwelling not part of either (other housing) Number of bedrooms None (incl bedsitters) One Two Three Four Five or more Household characteristics Household type Person living alone Couple only Couple with children Lone parent with children All other households Seniors household Seniors household (at least one household resident aged 60 years or over) Non-seniors household (no household resident aged 60 years or over) Whether modifications (for the elderly or people with a disability) have been carried out Modifications carried out (for the elderly or people with a disability) Access ramp(s) / step free entrance(s) Hand grab rail(s) Door(s) / passages widened Change(s) to layout of toilet / bathroom / laundry Change(s) to layout of kitchen Other home modification(s) Household Income Less than $40,000 per year $40,000 to less than $90,000 per year $90,000 or more per year Previous dwelling characteristics of randomly selected person Location of previous dwelling Same suburb / town / locality as current dwelling Perth metropolitan area WA ex-metropolitan area Another Australian State or Territory Overseas Structure of previous dwelling Separate house Semi-detached, row or terrace house, townhouse Flat, unit or apartment Other Number of bedrooms None (incl bedsitters) One Two Three Four Five or more Tenure type of previous dwelling Fully owned Being purchased Rented (public) Rented (private) Other Whether moved from previous dwelling due to a change in personal or family circumstances Change in personal or family circumstances Be independent Live alone Get married / live with partner Breakdown of marriage / relationship Death of a family / household member Child(ren) left family home Increase in family size (eg. new baby) Other Housing motivations of randomly selected person Length of time in current dwelling Less than 2 years 2 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more Factors influencing move to current location Familiarity with area Central location Geographical features (eg. beach, hills, river) Better lifestyle Close to family or friends Close to place of work Access to facilities and services such as shops or schools Close-knit community Quiet location Safe neighbourhood Financial reasons for moving to current location Suitable price range Capital gain opportunity Cheaper travel to work costs Home-based business opportunity Cheaper rent or rent free Reduce mortgage Factors influencing move to current dwelling Appearance and layout Energy efficiency or reduced heating/cooling costs Better quality residence Home safety features Low maintenance Suitable for children Facilities for the elderly or people with a disability Separate house Larger residence Smaller residence On a larger block On a smaller block Financial reasons for moving to current dwelling Suitable price range Less maintenance costs Capital gain opportunity Home-based business opportunity Housing intentions of randomly selected person Whether planning to move from current dwelling in next 3 years Timeframe of future move Within 12 months Within 2 years Within 3 years Future dwelling type Separate house Semi-detached, row or terrace house or townhouse Flat, unit or apartment Other Future housing for the over 55s Retirement village or Group housing complex for over 55s Dwelling not part of either Location of future dwelling Same suburb / town / locality Perth metropolitan area WA ex-metropolitan area Another Australian State or Territory Overseas Factors influencing move to future location Familiarity with area Central location Geographical features Better lifestyle Close to family or friends Close to place of work Access to facilities and services such as shops or schools Close knit community Quiet location Safe neighbourhood Financial reasons for moving to future location Suitable price range Capital gain opportunity Cheaper travel to work costs Home-based business opportunity Reduce mortgage Cheaper rent or rent free Whether home ownership is main reason for moving to another dwelling Number of bedrooms in future dwelling None (incl bedsitters) One Two Three Four Five or more Factors influencing move to future dwelling Appearance and layout Energy efficiency or reduced heating/cooling costs Better quality residence Home safety features Low maintenance Suitable for children Facilities for the elderly or people with a disability Separate house Larger residence Smaller residence Larger block Smaller block Financial reasons for moving to future dwelling Suitable price range Less maintenance costs Capital gain opportunity Home-based business opportunity FURTHER INFORMATION For further information about additional data available on request, please contact Carolann Hoad on Perth 08 9360 5947. 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