5157, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5157, SA

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

Much higher rates of home ownership than most areas define the housing landscape in postcode 5157. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, and the vast majority of residents live in large, detached houses. This creates a stable residential profile where very few people rent compared to the rest of the state.

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📍 5157, SA, Postcode

Where 5157, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$285 ▲ +54.1%
  • $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 5157, SA — lower than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5157, SA$285
Onkaparinga $312
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,950, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,500. Meanwhile, weekly rents are about the same as the state average at $285, though this is well below the national figure of $375.

$285 ▲ +54.1%

Lower than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $185
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $285

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▲ +18.4%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,647
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5157, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 43%, followed by $350–$549 (27%) and Under $200 (25%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5157, SA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 45.7% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the national level. Only 6.8% of households rent, which is among the lowest for this area level and far below the state and national averages.

6.8% ▼ -32.3%

Lower than 95% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 10.0%
  • 2016: 8.4%
  • 2021: 6.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

45.7% ▲ +9.3%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.8%
  • 2016: 41.1%
  • 2021: 45.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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5157, SA splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (46%) and Owned with a mortgage (44%), with Rented at 7%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 99.1% of all homes, a proportion far above the state and national figures. This focus on larger homes is reflected in the fact that 86.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the state average.

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.

99.1% ▲ +1.9%

Higher than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 97.2%
  • 2016: 98.7%
  • 2021: 99.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.5% ▲ +5.8%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.8%
  • 2016: 84.3%
  • 2021: 86.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5157, SA, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 0%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5157, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (12%).

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 5157, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5157/5157-sa/topic/housing-dwellings