5098, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5098, SA

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

Separate houses make up 89.2% of all homes in postcode 5098, which is far above the national figure. This is an area dominated by large family homes, with nearly 90% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most residents either own their home or pay rent that is a little below the Australian average.

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📍 5098, SA, Postcode

Where 5098, 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 5098, SA — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5098, SA$320
Salisbury $300
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $320, which has risen by $70 since 2011. Typical monthly mortgage payments are about the same as the South Australian figure at $1,449, though this is well below the national amount of $1,863.

$320 ▲ +28.0%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,449 ▼ -3.4%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,408
  • 2021: $1,449

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5098, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by $350–$549 (34%) and Under $200 (16%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5098, SA, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 53%; Under $1,000 is next at 21%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 38.2% of households have a mortgage, while 32.8% own their home outright. The proportion of households renting is 22.9%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

22.9% ▲ +10.3%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 20.8%
  • 2016: 21.6%
  • 2021: 22.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

32.8% ▼ -4.3%

Lower than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.3%
  • 2016: 33.1%
  • 2021: 32.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5098, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes here are much larger than in most areas, with 88.5% having three or more bedrooms. Detached houses are far more common than in the rest of Australia, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

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.

89.2% ▼ -1.9%

Lower than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 90.9%
  • 2016: 91.7%
  • 2021: 89.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

88.5% ▼ -0.1%

Higher than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 88.7%
  • 2016: 87.0%
  • 2021: 88.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5098, SA, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 8%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5098, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 68%; 4 bedrooms is next at 18%.

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 5098, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5098/5098-sa/topic/housing-dwellings