5144, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5144, SA

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

Far more people own their homes outright in postcode 5144 than in most similar areas. Nearly half of all households have no mortgage, while only 11.3% rent. This makes the area stand out as a strong hold of home ownership compared to the rest of South Australia.

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📍 5144, SA, Postcode

Where 5144, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +50.0%
  • $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 5144, SA — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5144, SA$300
Adelaide Hills $350
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,200, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,500. Weekly rent is about $300, matching the state average but remaining well below the national figure.

$300 ▲ +50.0%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $200
  • 2016: $236
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,200 ▲ +36.1%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,617
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,200

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5144, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 55%; $350–$549 is next at 25%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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5144, SA splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (39%) and $3,000 or more (39%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 16%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 49.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is much lower than most areas at 11.3%, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

11.3% ▲ +6.8%

Lower than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 10.6%
  • 2016: 11.2%
  • 2021: 11.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

49.1% ▲ +8.9%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 45.0%
  • 2016: 49.3%
  • 2021: 49.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5144, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Rented (11%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are often large, with 82.4% having three or more bedrooms.

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.

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.4% ▲ +2.0%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.8%
  • 2016: 87.5%
  • 2021: 82.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5144, SA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5144, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 59%; 4 bedrooms is next at 21%.

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 5144, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5144/5144-sa/topic/housing-dwellings