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
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.