$165 ▲ +65.0%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $100
- 2016: $151
- 2021: $165
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
5040, SA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 5040, SA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Monthly mortgage payments of $2,060 are well above the South Australian figure, marking a sharp contrast in housing costs for postcode 5040. While mortgage holders pay much more than most areas, renters pay typical weekly rents of $165, which is far below the national figure. This creates a significant gap between the cost of owning and renting in the area.
$165
▲ +65.0%
- $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 5040, SA — lower than 87% of areas.
| 5040, SA | $165 |
|---|---|
| West Torrens | $310 |
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments have risen by $560 since 2011, leaving them much higher than most areas. Conversely, weekly rents are far below the state and national figures, with 55% of rentals costing under $200 per week.
$2,060 ▲ +37.3%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,500
- 2016: $2,000
- 2021: $2,060
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 5040, SA, Under $200 is the majority at 60%; $350–$549 is next at 21%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 5040, SA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (19%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
A high proportion of residents own their homes outright at 39.5%, which is well above the national figure. Around 26.6% of households rent, a figure that has fallen slightly since 2011 and sits well below the Australian average.
26.6% ▼ -8.0%
Higher than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 28.9%
- 2016: 28.8%
- 2021: 26.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
39.5% ▼ -4.1%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41.2%
- 2016: 39.1%
- 2021: 39.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 5040, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (26%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are the norm here at 79.5%, with 83% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is well above the national figure, although the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011.
0.80 ▼ -20.0%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.00
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
79.5% ▲ +4.5%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 76.1%
- 2016: 76.7%
- 2021: 79.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
83.0% ▲ +4.9%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 79.1%
- 2016: 79.7%
- 2021: 83.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 5040, SA, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 20%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 5040, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 24%.
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 5040, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5040/5040-sa/topic/housing-dwellings