5009, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5009, SA

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

Typical housing costs in postcode 5009 sit around the middle for its level, with a mix of owners and renters. Most residents live in separate houses, though these are less common here than in most other similar areas.

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📍 5009, SA, Postcode

Where 5009, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$315 ▲ +31.3%
  • $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 5009, SA — higher than 55% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5009, SA$315
Charles Sturt $325
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $315, which is about the same as the South Australian figure. Monthly mortgage payments are usually $1,700, a little above the state average but slightly below the national figure.

$315 ▲ +31.3%

Higher than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $240
  • 2016: $285
  • 2021: $315

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,700 ▲ +13.3%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,600
  • 2021: $1,700

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5009, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 46%, followed by $350–$549 (38%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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5009, SA splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (34%), with Under $1,000 at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 29.8% of households are renting, which is higher than in most areas. Meanwhile, 31.2% of homes are owned outright, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

29.8% ▲ +4.1%

Higher than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 28.6%
  • 2016: 29.5%
  • 2021: 29.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.2% ▼ -1.0%

Lower than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 31.5%
  • 2016: 32.1%
  • 2021: 31.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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5009, SA splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (31%), with Rented at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 72.7% of homes, which is well below the South Australian average. Homes with three or more bedrooms are also much less common here than in most areas, sitting at 69.4%.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

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

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

72.7% ▼ -5.3%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 76.8%
  • 2016: 73.2%
  • 2021: 72.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

69.4% ▲ +8.0%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 64.2%
  • 2016: 66.8%
  • 2021: 69.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5009, SA, Separate house is the majority at 73%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5009, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 2 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 5009, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5009/5009-sa/topic/housing-dwellings