5022, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5022, SA

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 make living in postcode 5022 much more expensive than in most similar areas. While many residents have the security of owning their homes outright, those renting or paying off loans face costs that sit well above the state average.

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📍 5022, SA, Postcode

Where 5022, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 ▲ +36.0%
  • $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 5022, SA — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5022, SA$340
Charles Sturt $325
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents of $340 are higher than in most areas, having risen by $90 since 2011. Mortgage costs are also high, with about 25% of households paying $3,000 or more each month.

$340 ▲ +36.0%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $295
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +11.1%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,800
  • 2016: $1,868
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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5022, SA splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (35%) and $350–$549 (33%), with Under $200 at 17%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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5022, SA splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and $3,000 or more (27%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 38.9% of homes owned outright—well above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting fell to 26.5% over the last decade.

26.5% ▼ -9.0%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.1%
  • 2016: 28.9%
  • 2021: 26.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.9% ▲ +6.1%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 36.7%
  • 2016: 36.5%
  • 2021: 38.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5022, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 61.1% of the stock, which is far below the South Australian average of 78%. This shift is reflected in the types of homes available, as townhouses and apartments together account for nearly 39% of all dwellings.

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.

61.1% ▼ -3.9%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 63.6%
  • 2016: 55.0%
  • 2021: 61.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.2% ▲ +9.7%

Lower than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 64.9%
  • 2016: 68.0%
  • 2021: 71.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5022, SA, Separate house is the majority at 61%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 21%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5022, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

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 5022, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5022/5022-sa/topic/housing-dwellings