5061, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5061, SA

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,383 are much higher than most areas in postcode 5061. This cost is well above the South Australian and national figures, reflecting a high-cost housing market. The area has a mix of home ownership and renting, with a higher proportion of smaller homes compared to the rest of the state.

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📍 5061, SA, Postcode

Where 5061, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$375 ▲ +25.0%
  • $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 5061, SA — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5061, SA$375
Unley $350
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are higher than most areas at $375, which is well above the South Australian figure. Mortgage costs are also steep, with 37.1% of households paying $3,000 or more per month.

$375 ▲ +25.0%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $335
  • 2021: $375

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,383 ▲ +13.5%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,100
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,383

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5061, SA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $200–$349 (34%) and $550–$749 (12%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5061, SA, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 41.0%, and this has risen since 2011. Meanwhile, 27.6% of households rent, which is slightly lower than the Australian average.

27.6% ▼ -6.6%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.5%
  • 2016: 28.0%
  • 2021: 27.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.0% ▲ +10.9%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37.0%
  • 2016: 39.1%
  • 2021: 41.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5061, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 64.8% of homes, which is far below the South Australian average. This is consistent with the fact that homes with three or more bedrooms are also well below the state and national figures.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

64.8% ▼ -1.9%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 66.0%
  • 2016: 65.0%
  • 2021: 64.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

68.0% ▲ +8.6%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 62.7%
  • 2016: 66.1%
  • 2021: 68.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5061, SA, Separate house is the majority at 65%; Flat or apartment is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5061, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 2 bedrooms (27%) and 4 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 5061, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5061/5061-sa/topic/housing-dwellings