5083, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5083, SA

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

Higher than most areas for mortgage costs, postcode 5083 is a place where renting is much more common than in other similar spots. Roughly 35% of households rent here, which is well above the figures for both South Australia and the rest of the country.

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📍 5083, SA, Postcode

Where 5083, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +28.0%
  • $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 5083, SA — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5083, SA$320
Prospect $331
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,795, which is a little above the South Australian figure and has risen by $195 since 2011. Weekly rents are around the middle for this level at $320, slightly higher than the state average.

$320 ▲ +28.0%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $290
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,795 ▲ +12.2%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,600
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,795

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5083, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 47%, followed by $350–$549 (34%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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5083, SA splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and $1,000–$1,799 (32%), with Under $1,000 at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 34.8% of households renting, a figure well above the national average. Meanwhile, those who own their home outright make up 28.2%, which is much lower than in most other areas.

34.8% ▲ +2.7%

Higher than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 33.9%
  • 2016: 33.9%
  • 2021: 34.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.2% ▼ -7.8%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.6%
  • 2016: 29.1%
  • 2021: 28.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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5083, SA splits fairly evenly between Rented (35%) and Owned with a mortgage (34%), with Owned outright at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 67.8% of the area, though this is far below the state average. Homes here tend to be smaller, with 63.3% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

67.8% ▼ -1.1%

Lower than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 68.6%
  • 2016: 66.0%
  • 2021: 67.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

63.3% ▲ +11.7%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 56.6%
  • 2016: 58.5%
  • 2021: 63.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5083, SA, Separate house is the majority at 68%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 22%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5083, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (16%).

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 5083, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5083/5083-sa/topic/housing-dwellings