5162, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5162, SA

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

More than 83% of homes in postcode 5162 have three or more bedrooms, a rate well above the national figure. This area is dominated by large, detached houses, though it remains more affordable than most other parts of the country.

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📍 5162, SA, Postcode

Where 5162, 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 5162, SA — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5162, SA$300
Onkaparinga $312
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,300, which is lower than most areas and well below the Australian figure. Weekly rents are $300, matching the South Australian average and sitting well below the national figure.

$300 ▲ +25.0%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $240
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▼ -6.3%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,387
  • 2016: $1,338
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5162, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 54%; $350–$549 is next at 26%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5162, SA, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 56%; Under $1,000 is next at 25%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgages are the most common way of owning a home here at 42.9%. Outright home ownership is 28.9%, which is much lower than most areas and well below the state average.

24.2% ▲ +1.3%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.9%
  • 2016: 24.9%
  • 2021: 24.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.9% ▲ +4.1%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.8%
  • 2016: 27.9%
  • 2021: 28.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5162, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 86% of the market, far above the national figure. While these homes are typically large, there are fewer people per bedroom here than in most other Australian areas.

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.

86.0% ▼ -2.7%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 88.4%
  • 2016: 85.7%
  • 2021: 86.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.6% ▼ -0.4%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 84.0%
  • 2016: 83.0%
  • 2021: 83.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5162, SA, Separate house is the majority at 86%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5162, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 61%; 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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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 5162, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5162/5162-sa/topic/housing-dwellings