5037, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5037, SA

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

Much higher rental rates than the state average mark the housing market in postcode 5037. About 35.5% of households rent their homes, which is well above the figures for South Australia and the rest of the country. This makes the area stand out as a high-rental zone compared to similar places.

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📍 5037, SA, Postcode

Where 5037, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +33.3%
  • $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 5037, SA — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5037, SA$320
West Torrens $310
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,733, which is a little above the state figure and higher than most areas. Renters usually pay $320 a week, a figure that has risen by $80 since 2011 and sits about the same as the state average.

$320 ▲ +33.3%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $240
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +5.2%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,647
  • 2016: $1,672
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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5037, SA splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (39%) and $200–$349 (38%), with Under $200 at 18%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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5037, SA splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (38%) and $1,000–$1,799 (34%), with Under $1,000 at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 35.5% of the area, a figure well above the national average. Meanwhile, homes owned outright are much lower than in most areas at 27.9%, which is well below both the state and national levels.

35.5% ▲ +6.6%

Higher than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 33.3%
  • 2016: 35.1%
  • 2021: 35.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

27.9% ▼ -8.0%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.3%
  • 2016: 28.3%
  • 2021: 27.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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5037, SA splits fairly evenly between Rented (35%) and Owned with a mortgage (31%), with Owned outright at 28%.

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 62.0% of homes. This is consistent with a lower number of large homes, as homes with three or more bedrooms are well below the national average at 64.8%.

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.

62.0% ▼ -5.4%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 65.5%
  • 2016: 63.0%
  • 2021: 62.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

64.8% ▲ +13.1%

Lower than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 57.3%
  • 2016: 60.6%
  • 2021: 64.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5037, SA, Separate house is the majority at 62%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 26%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5037, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 50%; 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 5037, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5037/5037-sa/topic/housing-dwellings