5041, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5041, SA

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

Mortgage payments have climbed by $267 since 2011 in postcode 5041, where the typical monthly loan cost is now $2,000. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the South Australian figure. While many residents own their homes, the local housing mix is shifting towards more larger homes and fewer detached houses.

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📍 5041, SA, Postcode

Where 5041, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +23.1%
  • $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 5041, SA — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5041, SA$320
Mitcham $335
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,000. Weekly rents are about $320, which is around the middle for its level and a little below the national figure.

$320 ▲ +23.1%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $290
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +15.4%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,858
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5041, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 46%, followed by $350–$549 (34%) and Under $200 (11%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5041, SA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (23%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 37.8% of homes owned outright—well above both the state and national figures. Conversely, the 20.3% of households renting is far below the Australian average.

20.3% ▼ -4.6%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.3%
  • 2016: 21.1%
  • 2021: 20.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.8% ▲ +1.3%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37.3%
  • 2016: 36.8%
  • 2021: 37.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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5041, SA splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (40%) and Owned outright (38%), with Rented at 20%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 74.3% of the area, though this is well below the state average and has fallen since 2011. The number of homes with three or more bedrooms has risen to 73.8% over the same period.

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.

74.3% ▼ -6.8%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 79.7%
  • 2016: 74.9%
  • 2021: 74.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.8% ▲ +8.6%

Lower than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 68.0%
  • 2016: 71.7%
  • 2021: 73.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5041, SA, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Flat or apartment is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5041, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 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 5041, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5041/5041-sa/topic/housing-dwellings