Hindmarsh · Council (LGA)

Housing & Dwellings in Hindmarsh

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much lower housing costs make life more affordable in Hindmarsh, where typical monthly mortgage payments are just $750. This area is far cheaper than the state and national averages, with a high proportion of residents owning their homes outright.

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📍 Hindmarsh, Council (LGA)

Where Hindmarsh sits — Median rent (weekly)

$180 ▲ +50.0%
  • $0–$21: 0 areas
  • $21–$43: 0 areas
  • $43–$64: 3 areas
  • $64–$86: 15 areas
  • $86–$107: 11 areas
  • $107–$129: 20 areas
  • $129–$150: 15 areas
  • $150–$171: 45 areas
  • $171–$193: 25 areas
  • $193–$214: 57 areas
  • $214–$236: 36 areas
  • $236–$257: 48 areas
  • $257–$279: 36 areas
  • $279–$300: 27 areas
  • $300–$321: 45 areas
  • $321–$343: 28 areas
  • $343–$364: 27 areas
  • $364–$386: 28 areas
  • $386–$407: 26 areas
  • $407–$429: 10 areas
  • $429–$450: 6 areas
  • $450–$471: 12 areas
  • $471–$493: 2 areas
  • $493–$514: 7 areas
  • $514–$536: 5 areas
  • $536–$557: 4 areas
  • $557–$579: 2 areas
  • $579–$600: 7 areas

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Hindmarsh — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Hindmarsh$180
Rest of Vic. $285
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $180, which is far below the Victorian figure of $370. Home loans are also very affordable, with 63.7% of monthly payments falling under $1,000.

$180 ▲ +50.0%

Lower than 77% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $120
  • 2016: $140
  • 2021: $180

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$750 ▼ -6.3%

Lower than 91% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $800
  • 2016: $780
  • 2021: $750

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Hindmarsh, Under $200 is the majority at 58%; $200–$349 is next at 39%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Hindmarsh, Under $1,000 is the majority at 68%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very common in Hindmarsh, with 52.2% of people owning their home outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, renting is much lower than most areas at 16.6%.

16.6% ▼ -7.8%

Lower than 88% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 18.0%
  • 2016: 17.2%
  • 2021: 16.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

52.2% ▼ -2.5%

Higher than 94% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 53.5%
  • 2016: 52.8%
  • 2021: 52.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Hindmarsh, Owned outright is the majority at 52%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the dominant choice here, making up 94.7% of all homes, which is far above the Victorian average. Most of these are larger homes, with 76.2% having three or more bedrooms.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 99% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

94.7% ▲ +0.1%

Higher than 80% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 94.5%
  • 2016: 90.2%
  • 2021: 94.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.2% ▲ +0.1%

Lower than 55% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 76.1%
  • 2016: 74.7%
  • 2021: 76.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Hindmarsh, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Hindmarsh, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 20%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Hindmarsh [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA22980/hindmarsh/topic/housing-dwellings