5046, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5046, SA

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

Far fewer people live in separate houses in postcode 5046 compared to the rest of the state, with only 57.4% of homes being detached. This area is characterized by a high number of renters and a mix of housing types, where typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,733.

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📍 5046, SA, Postcode

Where 5046, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$335 ▲ +39.6%
  • $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 5046, SA — higher than 61% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5046, SA$335
Marion $330
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $335, which is a little above the South Australian figure and has risen by $95 since 2011. Home loan payments are also higher than most areas, with the usual monthly cost sitting at $1,733.

$335 ▲ +39.6%

Higher than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $240
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $335

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +6.6%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,625
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5046, SA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 43%, followed by $200–$349 (33%) and Under $200 (20%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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5046, SA splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (36%), with Under $1,000 at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 33.4% of households renting, a figure well above the state average. Meanwhile, the proportion of homes owned outright has fallen to 30.3% since 2011.

33.4% ▲ +1.5%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.9%
  • 2016: 35.5%
  • 2021: 33.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.3% ▼ -11.6%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.2%
  • 2016: 31.0%
  • 2021: 30.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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5046, SA splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (33%), with Owned outright at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of Australia, and homes with three or more bedrooms are also well below the national figure. Townhouses and semi-detached homes make up a significant 37.6% of the housing mix.

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.

57.4% ▼ -6.1%

Lower than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 61.1%
  • 2016: 55.8%
  • 2021: 57.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

70.4% ▲ +7.7%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 65.4%
  • 2016: 66.8%
  • 2021: 70.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5046, SA, Separate house is the majority at 58%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 38%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5046, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 2 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 5046, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5046/5046-sa/topic/housing-dwellings