5116, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5116, SA

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

More than 82% of homes in postcode 5116 have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure. This area is characterised by large family homes, though a higher than average number of residents rent their properties rather than owning them.

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📍 5116, SA, Postcode

Where 5116, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +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 5116, SA — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5116, SA$300
Gawler $285
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is about the same as the state average and well below the national figure. Home loan payments are also lower than in most areas, with the typical monthly payment falling to $1,387 since 2011.

$300 ▲ +25.0%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $240
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,387 ▼ -8.1%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,509
  • 2016: $1,430
  • 2021: $1,387

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5116, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 61%; $350–$549 is next at 25%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5116, SA, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 55%; Under $1,000 is next at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 30.6% of households renting. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright has fallen to 27.1%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

30.6% ▲ +8.5%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 28.2%
  • 2016: 32.5%
  • 2021: 30.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

27.1% ▼ -7.2%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.2%
  • 2016: 26.6%
  • 2021: 27.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5116, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned outright (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 80.4% of the market, though this is 11 points lower than in 2011. While homes are generally large, there are fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than the national average.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

80.4% ▼ -12.1%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 91.5%
  • 2016: 87.8%
  • 2021: 80.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.9% ▲ +3.1%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.4%
  • 2016: 80.7%
  • 2021: 82.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5116, SA, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 17%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5116, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 4 bedrooms is next at 27%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 5116, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5116/5116-sa/topic/housing-dwellings