5112, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5112, SA

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

Much lower housing costs define daily life in postcode 5112, where typical weekly rents are just $230. This area is far more likely to be rented than most other places, with a strong presence of larger family homes. While many residents rent, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,192 is also well below state and national figures.

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📍 5112, SA, Postcode

Where 5112, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$230 ▲ +35.3%
  • $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 5112, SA — lower than 69% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5112, SA$230
Playford $266
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent of $230 is far below the Australian figure, and the usual monthly mortgage payment of $1,192 is well below the state average. Both costs have risen since 2011, with rent increasing by $60 per week.

$230 ▲ +35.3%

Lower than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $170
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $230

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,192 ▲ +3.8%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,148
  • 2016: $1,170
  • 2021: $1,192

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5112, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 59%; Under $200 is next at 33%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5112, SA, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 51%; Under $1,000 is next at 35%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 43.0% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, those owning their home outright make up 21.5%, a figure far below the South Australian average.

43.0% ▲ +2.1%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 42.1%
  • 2016: 42.5%
  • 2021: 43.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

21.5% ▲ +0.2%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.5%
  • 2016: 21.7%
  • 2021: 21.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5112, SA, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most homes are larger, with 79.6% having three or more bedrooms, though separate houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are frequent, making up 31.5% of all dwellings.

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.

66.0% ▲ +4.6%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 63.1%
  • 2016: 64.1%
  • 2021: 66.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.6% ▲ +1.6%

Higher than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 78.3%
  • 2016: 77.7%
  • 2021: 79.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5112, SA, Separate house is the majority at 66%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 32%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5112, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 62%; 4 bedrooms is next at 15%.

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 5112, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5112/5112-sa/topic/housing-dwellings