5006, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5006, SA

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

Far more people rent their homes in postcode 5006 than in other parts of the state. This area is dominated by smaller dwellings, with nearly half of all households renting and typical weekly rents sitting well above the South Australian figure.

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📍 5006, SA, Postcode

Where 5006, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$390 ▲ +21.9%
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 7 areas
  • $43–$64: 16 areas
  • $64–$86: 26 areas
  • $86–$107: 46 areas
  • $107–$129: 61 areas
  • $129–$150: 47 areas
  • $150–$171: 171 areas
  • $171–$193: 114 areas
  • $193–$214: 200 areas
  • $214–$236: 158 areas
  • $236–$257: 184 areas
  • $257–$279: 120 areas
  • $279–$300: 112 areas
  • $300–$321: 226 areas
  • $321–$343: 117 areas
  • $343–$364: 171 areas
  • $364–$386: 161 areas
  • $386–$407: 165 areas
  • $407–$429: 127 areas
  • $429–$450: 58 areas
  • $450–$471: 102 areas
  • $471–$493: 45 areas
  • $493–$514: 38 areas
  • $514–$536: 20 areas
  • $536–$557: 26 areas
  • $557–$579: 13 areas
  • $579–$600: 74 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5006, SA — higher than 75% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5006, SA$390
Adelaide $400
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent of $390 is much higher than most areas and well above the state figure. Meanwhile, typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,914, which is higher than most areas and well above the South Australian average of $1,500.

$390 ▲ +21.9%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $320
  • 2016: $360
  • 2021: $390

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,914 ▼ -4.3%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $1,950
  • 2021: $1,914

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5006, SA, $350–$549 is the majority at 51%; $200–$349 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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5006, SA splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (26%), with Under $1,000 at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households make up 47.1% of the area, a figure far above the South Australian average of 27.6%. About 33.3% of homes are owned outright, which is about the same as the state average.

47.1% ▼ -1.2%

Higher than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 47.7%
  • 2016: 47.4%
  • 2021: 47.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.3% ▲ +8.2%

Lower than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.8%
  • 2016: 30.9%
  • 2021: 33.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5006, SA, the largest group is Rented at 47%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (17%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, making up only 21.3% of homes. Most people live in townhouses or semi-detached homes, and the proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms is far below the national figure.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

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

21.3% ▼ -15.6%

Lower than 98% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 25.3%
  • 2016: 26.4%
  • 2021: 21.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

43.5% ▲ +8.7%

Lower than 95% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 40.0%
  • 2016: 41.1%
  • 2021: 43.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5006, SA, Townhouse / semi-detached is the majority at 50%; Flat or apartment is next at 28%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5006, SA, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 1 bedroom (14%).

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 5006, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5006/5006-sa/topic/housing-dwellings