A comprehensive analysis of Australia's rental market during November and December 2023 has unveiled significant challenges for renters with pets, focusing on postcodes where the struggle to find pet-friendly accommodations is most pronounced. This study meticulously included only those postcodes with a minimum of 10 rentals advertised in the period, ensuring a robust and reliable dataset for evaluation. Among the findings, Coffs Harbour Jetty (2450) stands out as particularly stringent, with 75% of its rentals enforcing no-pet policies, highlighting a widespread issue across the nation. Other postcodes such as Marleston (5033), South Golden Beach (2483), Albany (6330), and Oaklands Park (5046) also exhibit high percentages of no-pet clauses, reflecting a broad hesitation among landlords to accommodate pet owners.
The data, gathered meticulously in the final months of 2023, reveals that an average of over 60% of rentals across the surveyed postcodes opt for no-pet policies. This presents a formidable barrier for pet owners, significantly limiting their housing options. Notably, suburbs like Nuriootpa (5355) and Batemans Bay (2536) are among those with restrictive pet policies, with 63% and 58% of rentals, respectively, not welcoming pets.
The prevalence of no-pet policies underscores the restrictive nature of Australia's rental market for pet owners, while simultaneously indicating a potential market gap for landlords. By offering pet-friendly options, property owners in high no-pet policy areas could tap into an underserved demographic, potentially increasing their occupancy rates and setting themselves apart in a competitive landscape.
For renters with pets, this late 2023 data serves as a critical tool, guiding them towards more accommodating suburbs such as Darwin (800), Peppermint Grove (6011), and Garden Suburb (2289), where the proportion of rentals barring pets stands at 60%. This information empowers pet owners to make informed decisions, aligning their housing searches with areas more likely to accept their furry family members.
This detailed analysis not only sheds light on the significant obstacles faced by pet-owning renters in Australia but also suggests a shift towards more inclusive rental practices. As the demand for pet-friendly living spaces continues to rise, the insights from this late 2023 study could pave the way for a rental market that better accommodates the needs of all tenants, including those with pets, promising a more welcoming environment for Australia's diverse renting population.
National top 25 postcodes
| Suburb/Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFS HARBOUR JETTY 2450 | 9 | 12 | 75% |
| MARLESTON 5033 | 12 | 17 | 71% |
| SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483 | 11 | 16 | 69% |
| ALBANY 6330 | 12 | 18 | 67% |
| OAKLANDS PARK 5046 | 22 | 33 | 67% |
| ALLENBY GARDENS 5009 | 8 | 12 | 67% |
| BERESFORD 6530 | 17 | 26 | 65% |
| MIDDLETON BEACH 6330 | 11 | 17 | 65% |
| BORDERTOWN 5268 | 7 | 11 | 64% |
| MIRA MAR 6330 | 12 | 19 | 63% |
| NURIOOTPA 5355 | 27 | 43 | 63% |
| CLARENCE PARK 5034 | 10 | 16 | 63% |
| DARWIN 800 | 6 | 10 | 60% |
| PEPPERMINT GROVE 6011 | 6 | 10 | 60% |
| GARDEN SUBURB 2289 | 6 | 10 | 60% |
| NORTH HAVEN 2443 | 6 | 10 | 60% |
| DYNNYRNE 7005 | 13 | 22 | 59% |
| BRUNSWICK HEADS 2483 | 13 | 22 | 59% |
| FORESTVILLE 5035 | 7 | 12 | 58% |
| CONNOLLY 6027 | 7 | 12 | 58% |
| BATEMANS BAY 2536 | 15 | 26 | 58% |
| OVINGHAM 5082 | 8 | 14 | 57% |
| CENTENNIAL PARK 6330 | 8 | 14 | 57% |
| YAKAMIA 6330 | 8 | 14 | 57% |
| BEGA 2550 | 12 | 21 | 57% |
Greater Sydney Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEURA | 2780 | 14 | 34 | 41% |
| BLACKHEATH | 2785 | 16 | 46 | 35% |
| CARTWRIGHT | 2168 | 6 | 18 | 33% |
| COMO | 2226 | 4 | 12 | 33% |
| ARTARMON | 2064 | 66 | 200 | 33% |
| PANANIA | 2213 | 22 | 73 | 30% |
| DRUMMOYNE | 2047 | 70 | 238 | 29% |
| NEWINGTON | 2127 | 16 | 56 | 29% |
| SPRINGWOOD | 2777 | 18 | 63 | 29% |
| JANNALI | 2226 | 18 | 64 | 28% |
| GLENBROOK | 2773 | 8 | 30 | 27% |
| COLLAROY | 2097 | 36 | 138 | 26% |
| KATOOMBA | 2780 | 33 | 128 | 26% |
| NORTH NARRABEEN | 2101 | 8 | 33 | 24% |
| CLAYMORE | 2559 | 4 | 17 | 24% |
| GLENORIE | 2157 | 5 | 23 | 22% |
| WINMALEE | 2777 | 6 | 28 | 21% |
| NARRABEEN | 2101 | 30 | 143 | 21% |
| ELANORA HEIGHTS | 2101 | 6 | 29 | 21% |
| BOW BOWING | 2566 | 3 | 15 | 20% |
| DEE WHY | 2099 | 94 | 475 | 20% |
| BALMAIN | 2041 | 46 | 240 | 19% |
| CABARITA | 2137 | 4 | 21 | 19% |
| SADLEIR | 2168 | 4 | 21 | 19% |
| WERRINGTON COUNTY | 2747 | 4 | 21 | 19% |
Regional NSW Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COFFS HARBOUR JETTY | 2450 | 9 | 12 | 75% |
| SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH | 2483 | 11 | 16 | 69% |
| GARDEN SUBURB | 2289 | 6 | 10 | 60% |
| NORTH HAVEN | 2443 | 6 | 10 | 60% |
| BRUNSWICK HEADS | 2483 | 13 | 22 | 59% |
| BATEMANS BAY | 2536 | 15 | 26 | 58% |
| BEGA | 2550 | 12 | 21 | 57% |
| LAURIETON | 2443 | 9 | 16 | 56% |
| NORTH BOAMBEE VALLEY | 2450 | 6 | 11 | 55% |
| WOLLONGONG WEST | 2500 | 6 | 11 | 55% |
| DUDLEY | 2290 | 8 | 15 | 53% |
| LITHGOW | 2790 | 53 | 105 | 50% |
| BIG YENGO | 2330 | 5 | 10 | 50% |
| LAMBTON | 2299 | 29 | 60 | 48% |
| QUIRINDI | 2343 | 12 | 25 | 48% |
| OCEAN SHORES | 2483 | 35 | 73 | 48% |
| HAMILTON SOUTH | 2303 | 16 | 34 | 47% |
| SHORTLAND | 2307 | 26 | 56 | 46% |
| KILLCARE | 2257 | 5 | 11 | 45% |
| SAWTELL | 2452 | 19 | 42 | 45% |
| BLUE BAY | 2261 | 8 | 18 | 44% |
| WALLERAWANG | 2845 | 8 | 18 | 44% |
| EDEN | 2551 | 16 | 36 | 44% |
| KEMPSEY | 2440 | 7 | 16 | 44% |
| MORUYA | 2537 | 6 | 14 | 43% |
Brisbane (inc Logan and Ipswich) Regional Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGFIELD | 4300 | 15 | 95 | 16% |
| BERRINBA | 4117 | 2 | 13 | 15% |
| CAMIRA | 4300 | 3 | 20 | 15% |
| BLACKBUTT | 4306 | 4 | 35 | 11% |
| CHAMBERS FLAT | 4133 | 2 | 19 | 11% |
| BETHANIA | 4205 | 5 | 48 | 10% |
| GAYTHORNE | 4051 | 7 | 85 | 8% |
| ACACIA RIDGE | 4110 | 6 | 74 | 8% |
| MANLY | 4179 | 6 | 81 | 7% |
| BOOVAL | 4304 | 3 | 41 | 7% |
| KURABY | 4112 | 4 | 55 | 7% |
| COOPERS PLAINS | 4108 | 9 | 127 | 7% |
| DARRA | 4076 | 2 | 29 | 7% |
| WESTLAKE | 4074 | 2 | 29 | 7% |
| ROCKLEA | 4106 | 3 | 49 | 6% |
| BUNDAMBA | 4304 | 5 | 87 | 6% |
| RICHLANDS | 4077 | 5 | 92 | 5% |
| BRACKEN RIDGE | 4017 | 7 | 132 | 5% |
| CAPALABA | 4157 | 7 | 135 | 5% |
| GREENBANK | 4124 | 6 | 117 | 5% |
Regional QLD Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WONDAI | 4606 | 6 | 17 | 35% |
| PALM COVE | 4879 | 21 | 65 | 32% |
| WYUNA | 4720 | 4 | 15 | 27% |
| KURRIMINE BEACH | 4871 | 3 | 12 | 25% |
| BOWEN | 4805 | 16 | 72 | 22% |
| MAIN BEACH | 4217 | 11 | 54 | 20% |
| MACKAY | 4740 | 34 | 172 | 20% |
| EAST MACKAY | 4740 | 10 | 58 | 17% |
| BUDDINA | 4575 | 10 | 60 | 17% |
| EMU PARK | 4710 | 2 | 12 | 17% |
| MONKLAND | 4570 | 2 | 12 | 17% |
| POMONA | 4568 | 2 | 12 | 17% |
| SCARNESS | 4655 | 6 | 36 | 17% |
| SIPPY DOWNS | 4556 | 35 | 214 | 16% |
| SPRINGFIELD | 4300 | 15 | 95 | 16% |
| MOUNT PLEASANT | 4740 | 8 | 51 | 16% |
| BERRINBA | 4117 | 2 | 13 | 15% |
| CAMIRA | 4300 | 3 | 20 | 15% |
| DARR CREEK | 4610 | 2 | 14 | 14% |
| KINGS BEACH | 4551 | 13 | 93 | 14% |
| BIRTINYA | 4575 | 25 | 180 | 14% |
| GLADSTONE CENTRAL | 4680 | 14 | 104 | 13% |
| COOEE BAY | 4703 | 3 | 24 | 13% |
| BUNDABERG WEST | 4670 | 5 | 41 | 12% |
| BILOELA | 4715 | 4 | 33 | 12% |
Adelaide Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARLESTON | 5033 | 12 | 17 | 71% |
| OAKLANDS PARK | 5046 | 22 | 33 | 67% |
| ALLENBY GARDENS | 5009 | 8 | 12 | 67% |
| CLARENCE PARK | 5034 | 10 | 16 | 63% |
| FORESTVILLE | 5035 | 7 | 12 | 58% |
| OVINGHAM | 5082 | 8 | 14 | 57% |
| ASHFORD | 5035 | 13 | 23 | 57% |
| GLENELG | 5045 | 37 | 67 | 55% |
| NEWTON | 5074 | 17 | 31 | 55% |
| HIGHGATE | 5063 | 6 | 11 | 55% |
| NEW PORT | 5015 | 22 | 41 | 54% |
| EVANDALE | 5069 | 8 | 16 | 50% |
| LARGS BAY | 5016 | 12 | 24 | 50% |
| MITCHAM | 5062 | 5 | 10 | 50% |
| PORT NOARLUNGA | 5167 | 8 | 16 | 50% |
| ST MORRIS | 5068 | 8 | 16 | 50% |
| WESTBOURNE PARK | 5041 | 7 | 14 | 50% |
| SEMAPHORE PARK | 5019 | 13 | 27 | 48% |
| GLENSIDE | 5065 | 24 | 50 | 48% |
| JOSLIN | 5070 | 11 | 23 | 48% |
| PAYNEHAM SOUTH | 5070 | 10 | 21 | 48% |
| MALVERN | 5061 | 9 | 19 | 47% |
| TUSMORE | 5065 | 9 | 19 | 47% |
| BROOKLYN PARK | 5032 | 16 | 34 | 47% |
| UNDERDALE | 5032 | 8 | 17 | 47% |
Regional SA Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORDERTOWN | 5268 | 7 | 11 | 64% |
| NURIOOTPA | 5355 | 27 | 43 | 63% |
| BARMERA | 5345 | 9 | 18 | 50% |
| LOXTON | 5333 | 13 | 28 | 46% |
| BERRI | 5343 | 9 | 22 | 41% |
| RENMARK | 5341 | 12 | 31 | 39% |
| MOUNT GAMBIER | 5290 | 90 | 239 | 38% |
| WHYALLA JENKINS | 5609 | 4 | 11 | 36% |
| KAPUNDA | 5373 | 4 | 12 | 33% |
| PORT PIRIE | 5540 | 25 | 79 | 32% |
| NARACOORTE | 5271 | 5 | 18 | 28% |
| HINDMARSH ISLAND | 5214 | 4 | 15 | 27% |
| PORT LINCOLN | 5606 | 15 | 73 | 21% |
| HAYBOROUGH | 5211 | 2 | 10 | 20% |
| MOONTA BAY | 5558 | 2 | 10 | 20% |
| TANUNDA | 5352 | 7 | 35 | 20% |
| VICTOR HARBOR | 5211 | 5 | 26 | 19% |
| GOOLWA | 5214 | 2 | 11 | 18% |
| WHYALLA PLAYFORD | 5600 | 2 | 13 | 15% |
| MURRAY BRIDGE | 5253 | 11 | 113 | 10% |
| ANGASTON | 5353 | 1 | 13 | 8% |
| WHYALLA | 5600 | 2 | 26 | 8% |
| WHYALLA NORRIE | 5608 | 4 | 52 | 8% |
| PORT AUGUSTA WEST | 5700 | 1 | 21 | 5% |
| WHYALLA STUART | 5608 | 2 | 42 | 5% |
Perth Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEPPERMINT GROVE | 6011 | 6 | 10 | 60% |
| CONNOLLY | 6027 | 7 | 12 | 58% |
| ASHBY | 6065 | 11 | 23 | 48% |
| MIRRABOOKA | 6061 | 10 | 22 | 45% |
| ARDROSS | 6153 | 14 | 34 | 41% |
| SHOALWATER | 6169 | 13 | 32 | 41% |
| WOODBRIDGE | 6056 | 4 | 10 | 40% |
| MAYLANDS | 6051 | 113 | 284 | 40% |
| JOONDALUP | 6027 | 49 | 124 | 40% |
| JINDALEE | 6036 | 13 | 33 | 39% |
| HARRISDALE | 6112 | 31 | 83 | 37% |
| STRATTON | 6056 | 4 | 11 | 36% |
| NORANDA | 6062 | 10 | 28 | 36% |
| FERNDALE | 6148 | 7 | 20 | 35% |
| SOUTH PERTH | 6151 | 99 | 285 | 35% |
| QUEENS PARK | 6107 | 16 | 47 | 34% |
| KEWDALE | 6105 | 23 | 68 | 34% |
| TRIGG | 6029 | 6 | 18 | 33% |
| EAST VICTORIA PARK | 6101 | 48 | 147 | 33% |
| OSBORNE PARK | 6017 | 27 | 84 | 32% |
| DIANELLA | 6059 | 46 | 144 | 32% |
| CARINE | 6020 | 6 | 19 | 32% |
| WEMBLEY | 6014 | 48 | 152 | 32% |
| WILSON | 6107 | 18 | 58 | 31% |
| INNALOO | 6018 | 43 | 141 | 30% |
Regional WA Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBANY | 6330 | 12 | 18 | 67% |
| BERESFORD | 6530 | 17 | 26 | 65% |
| MIDDLETON BEACH | 6330 | 11 | 17 | 65% |
| MIRA MAR | 6330 | 12 | 19 | 63% |
| CENTENNIAL PARK | 6330 | 8 | 14 | 57% |
| YAKAMIA | 6330 | 8 | 14 | 57% |
| GERALDTON | 6530 | 12 | 23 | 52% |
| ESPERANCE | 6450 | 8 | 16 | 50% |
| MARGARET RIVER | 6285 | 23 | 52 | 44% |
| BUSSELTON | 6280 | 10 | 23 | 43% |
| BINNINGUP | 6233 | 5 | 12 | 42% |
| BUNBURY | 6230 | 31 | 85 | 36% |
| DENMARK | 6333 | 4 | 11 | 36% |
| KAMBALDA EAST | 6442 | 4 | 11 | 36% |
| SAN REMO | 6210 | 4 | 11 | 36% |
| LAKELANDS | 6180 | 8 | 25 | 32% |
| WANDINA | 6530 | 5 | 16 | 31% |
| WITHERS | 6230 | 13 | 42 | 31% |
| ERSKINE | 6210 | 7 | 25 | 28% |
| KATANNING | 6317 | 4 | 15 | 27% |
| MCKAIL | 6330 | 4 | 15 | 27% |
| NORTHAM | 6401 | 8 | 30 | 27% |
| DUNSBOROUGH | 6281 | 9 | 35 | 26% |
| SOMERVILLE | 6430 | 7 | 28 | 25% |
| VASSE | 6280 | 4 | 16 | 25% |
Hobart Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DYNNYRNE | 7005 | 13 | 22 | 59% |
| OAKDOWNS | 7019 | 12 | 25 | 48% |
| SORELL | 7172 | 13 | 39 | 33% |
| TRANMERE | 7018 | 8 | 25 | 32% |
| AUSTINS FERRY | 7011 | 5 | 17 | 29% |
| WEST MOONAH | 7009 | 11 | 38 | 29% |
| MARGATE | 7054 | 6 | 21 | 29% |
| MOUNT STUART | 7000 | 10 | 37 | 27% |
| SANDY BAY | 7005 | 57 | 225 | 25% |
| CHIGWELL | 7011 | 3 | 12 | 25% |
| CLAREMONT | 7011 | 21 | 85 | 25% |
| BATTERY POINT | 7004 | 18 | 76 | 24% |
| WEST HOBART | 7000 | 22 | 93 | 24% |
| HOBART | 7000 | 23 | 99 | 23% |
| NEW TOWN | 7008 | 16 | 69 | 23% |
| RICHMOND | 7025 | 2 | 10 | 20% |
| TOLMANS HILL | 7007 | 2 | 10 | 20% |
| SOUTH HOBART | 7004 | 14 | 72 | 19% |
| ROKEBY | 7019 | 8 | 45 | 18% |
| LENAH VALLEY | 7008 | 11 | 62 | 18% |
| KINGSTON | 7050 | 17 | 100 | 17% |
| MIDWAY POINT | 7171 | 9 | 55 | 16% |
| MOONAH | 7009 | 5 | 32 | 16% |
| BELLERIVE | 7018 | 8 | 53 | 15% |
| RISDON VALE | 7016 | 4 | 28 | 14% |
Regional TAS Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYNYARD | 7325 | 16 | 42 | 38% |
| UPPER BURNIE | 7320 | 6 | 16 | 38% |
| DEVONPORT | 7310 | 31 | 85 | 36% |
| PORT SORELL | 7307 | 5 | 16 | 31% |
| SMITHTON | 7330 | 4 | 15 | 27% |
| HUONVILLE | 7109 | 4 | 18 | 22% |
| NEW NORFOLK | 7140 | 9 | 41 | 22% |
| LATROBE | 7307 | 3 | 15 | 20% |
| SPREYTON | 7310 | 2 | 10 | 20% |
| ST HELENS | 7216 | 2 | 10 | 20% |
| CYGNET | 7112 | 2 | 11 | 18% |
| PROSPECT VALE | 7250 | 8 | 47 | 17% |
| ROMAINE | 7320 | 2 | 12 | 17% |
| BRIGHTON | 7030 | 4 | 25 | 16% |
| BURNIE | 7320 | 4 | 25 | 16% |
| LONGFORD | 7301 | 3 | 19 | 16% |
| PENGUIN | 7316 | 2 | 13 | 15% |
| ACTON | 7320 | 2 | 14 | 14% |
| NEWSTEAD | 7250 | 12 | 85 | 14% |
| EAST DEVONPORT | 7310 | 4 | 29 | 14% |
| LEGANA | 7277 | 3 | 22 | 14% |
| WESTBURY | 7303 | 2 | 15 | 13% |
| SOMERSET | 7322 | 5 | 39 | 13% |
| SHEARWATER | 7307 | 2 | 18 | 11% |
ACT Top 10 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| URUNGA | 2455 | 5 | 19 | 26% |
| CHAPMAN | 2611 | 2 | 10 | 20% |
| CENTRAL | 2601 | 495 | 3777 | 13% |
| ISAACS | 2607 | 2 | 19 | 11% |
| STRATHNAIRN | 2615 | 2 | 20 | 10% |
| PAGE | 2614 | 2 | 22 | 9% |
| KINGSTON | 2604 | 18 | 384 | 5% |
| O'CONNOR | 2602 | 3 | 67 | 4% |
| FORREST | 2603 | 2 | 49 | 4% |
NT Top 25 Postcodes
| Suburb | Postcode | No pets | Total rentals | Percentage No pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARWIN | 800 | 6 | 10 | 60% |
| DESERT SPRINGS | 870 | 8 | 22 | 36% |
| LUDMILLA | 820 | 4 | 14 | 29% |
| DARWIN CITY | 800 | 106 | 383 | 28% |
| MOUNT JOHNS | 874 | 3 | 11 | 27% |
| WOOLNER | 820 | 8 | 30 | 27% |
| URUNGA | 2455 | 5 | 19 | 26% |
| ROSS | 873 | 3 | 12 | 25% |
| NIGHTCLIFF | 810 | 29 | 123 | 24% |
| COCONUT GROVE | 810 | 9 | 39 | 23% |
| MILLNER | 810 | 6 | 28 | 21% |
| THE GARDENS | 820 | 4 | 19 | 21% |
| RAPID CREEK | 810 | 13 | 69 | 19% |
| FANNIE BAY | 820 | 11 | 60 | 18% |
| MARRARA | 812 | 2 | 11 | 18% |
| THE GAP | 870 | 6 | 34 | 18% |
| PARAP | 820 | 23 | 134 | 17% |
| BAKEWELL | 832 | 8 | 47 | 17% |
| CULLEN BAY | 820 | 6 | 36 | 17% |
| WAGAMAN | 810 | 2 | 12 | 17% |
| TIWI | 810 | 2 | 13 | 15% |
| STUART PARK | 820 | 24 | 157 | 15% |
| SADADEEN | 870 | 3 | 20 | 15% |
| MOIL | 810 | 2 | 14 | 14% |
| EAST SIDE | 870 | 7 | 51 | 14% |