5084, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5084, SA

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

More than half of all households in postcode 5084 are renting, making it a high-rental area compared to the rest of the state. This high proportion of renters is paired with a low rate of outright home ownership, as only 19.5% of residents own their homes without a mortgage.

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📍 5084, SA, Postcode

Where 5084, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$290 ▲ +56.8%
  • $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 5084, SA — lower than 52% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5084, SA$290
Port Adelaide Enfield $300
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent has risen by $105 since 2011 to reach $290, which is well below the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments have stayed about the same as the state average, sitting at $1,517.

$290 ▲ +56.8%

Lower than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $185
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $290

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▲ +1.1%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,493
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5084, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 43%, followed by $350–$549 (29%) and Under $200 (27%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5084, SA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 50.2% of households renting—a figure far above the South Australian average of 27.6%. In contrast, homes owned outright fell 3.7 percentage points since 2011 to 19.5%, which is far below the national level.

50.2% ▲ +0.8%

Higher than 92% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 49.8%
  • 2016: 49.5%
  • 2021: 50.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

19.5% ▼ -16.1%

Lower than 91% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.2%
  • 2016: 21.8%
  • 2021: 19.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5084, SA, Rented is the majority at 50%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are much less common than in most areas, making up 61.4% of homes. This is far below the national figure of 72.3%, and homes with three or more bedrooms are also well below the state and national averages.

0.90 ▼ -25.0%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

61.4% ▲ +6.2%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 57.8%
  • 2016: 58.8%
  • 2021: 61.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

69.7% ▲ +8.1%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 64.4%
  • 2016: 67.3%
  • 2021: 69.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5084, SA, Separate house is the majority at 62%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 30%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5084, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 26%.

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 5084, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5084/5084-sa/topic/housing-dwellings