5018, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5018, SA

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

More people own their homes outright in postcode 5018 than in 2011, with 43.9% of households now owning their place fully. This area is defined by large family homes and very low rental rates compared to the rest of the state. It is a stable residential zone where a huge 83.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

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📍 5018, SA, Postcode

Where 5018, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$365 ▲ +21.7%
  • $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 5018, SA — higher than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5018, SA$365
Port Adelaide Enfield $300
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents have risen by $65 since 2011 to reach $365, which is higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the typical monthly mortgage payment has barely changed over the decade, sitting at $1,636.

$365 ▲ +21.7%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $330
  • 2021: $365

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,636 ▼ -0.8%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,650
  • 2016: $1,700
  • 2021: $1,636

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5018, SA, $350–$549 is the majority at 57%; $200–$349 is next at 31%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5018, SA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 43.9% of homes owned outright—far above the state figure of 32.8%. Only 16% of households rent, a rate far below the national average of 30.6%.

16.0% ▼ -6.6%

Lower than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.1%
  • 2016: 16.8%
  • 2021: 16.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

43.9% ▲ +7.0%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.1%
  • 2016: 41.2%
  • 2021: 43.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5018, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (16%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common, as 83.9% have at least three bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why there are fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

73.0% ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 69.2%
  • 2016: 72.2%
  • 2021: 73.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.9% ▲ +2.0%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 82.3%
  • 2016: 82.3%
  • 2021: 83.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5018, SA, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 22%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5018, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 61%; 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 5018, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5018/5018-sa/topic/housing-dwellings