5126, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5126, SA

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

Separate houses make up 97.7% of all homes in postcode 5126, far above the national figure. This is a predominantly owner-occupied area where almost every residence is a detached dwelling. Most homes here are large, with nearly 95% having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 5126, SA, Postcode

Where 5126, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 ▲ +30.8%
  • $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 5126, SA — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5126, SA$340
Tea Tree Gully $330
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $340, which is higher than most areas and a little above the state figure. Meanwhile, typical monthly mortgage payments are about the same as the state average at $1,517.

$340 ▲ +30.8%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,517 ▼ -2.1%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,549
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,517

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5126, SA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (40%) and Under $200 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5126, SA, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 55%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Only 13.7% of households are renting, which is far below both state and national levels. Home ownership is strong, with 51.0% of homes held with a mortgage and 33.8% owned outright.

13.7% ▲ +4.2%

Lower than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 13.2%
  • 2016: 14.2%
  • 2021: 13.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.8% ▲ +5.3%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.1%
  • 2016: 32.4%
  • 2021: 33.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5126, SA, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 51%; Owned outright is next at 34%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are the norm here, and the area has a far higher share of three-plus bedroom homes than the rest of Australia. While 97.7% of homes are separate houses, the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

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

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

97.7% ▼ -0.2%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.9%
  • 2016: 97.3%
  • 2021: 97.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

94.9% ▲ +1.0%

Higher than 98% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.0%
  • 2016: 94.2%
  • 2021: 94.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5126, SA, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5126, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 67%; 4 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 5126, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5126/5126-sa/topic/housing-dwellings