5034, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5034, SA

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

Separate houses are the most common dwelling type in postcode 5034, making up 63.1% of homes. This area sees much higher housing costs than most other regions, with typical monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,105. While many residents own their homes outright, there is also a high proportion of renters compared to other similar areas.

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📍 5034, SA, Postcode

Where 5034, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +29.6%
  • $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 5034, SA — higher than 65% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5034, SA$350
Unley $350
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the South Australian figure of $1,500, and weekly rents are a little above the state average at $350. Both costs have risen since 2011, with rents increasing by $80 per week.

$350 ▲ +29.6%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,105 ▲ +5.3%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,105

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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5034, SA splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (41%) and $350–$549 (40%), with Under $200 at 8%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5034, SA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $3,000 or more (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (22%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Around 36.9% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure of 31.0%. At the same time, 31.0% of households rent, a proportion that is much higher than most other areas.

31.0% ▲ +2.1%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.4%
  • 2016: 31.9%
  • 2021: 31.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

36.9% ▲ +8.0%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.2%
  • 2016: 34.0%
  • 2021: 36.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5034, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (30%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 63.1% of homes being separate houses. This explains why the area has far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms compared to Australia's national average.

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.

63.1% ▼ -2.1%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 64.5%
  • 2016: 61.7%
  • 2021: 63.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

62.3% ▲ +6.9%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 58.3%
  • 2016: 59.4%
  • 2021: 62.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5034, SA, Separate house is the majority at 63%; Flat or apartment is next at 28%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5034, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 2 bedrooms (32%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

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 5034, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5034/5034-sa/topic/housing-dwellings