5168, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5168, SA

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

Separate houses make up 88.2% of all homes in postcode 5168, far more than the national figure. This area offers more affordable housing than most of the country, with typical monthly mortgage payments and weekly rents sitting well below Australian averages.

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📍 5168, SA, Postcode

Where 5168, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$274 ▲ +66.1%
  • $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 5168, SA — lower than 56% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5168, SA$274
Onkaparinga $312
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,365, which is a little below the South Australian figure and well below the national average. Weekly rents are also lower than the national figure at $274, though they have risen by $109 since 2011.

$274 ▲ +66.1%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $165
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $274

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,365 ▼ -4.5%

Lower than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,430
  • 2016: $1,374
  • 2021: $1,365

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5168, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 44%, followed by Under $200 (34%) and $350–$549 (23%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5168, SA, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 53%; Under $1,000 is next at 23%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 29.7% of households rent, which is a little above the state average. Meanwhile, the 23.1% of homes owned outright is well below both the state and national figures, though this has risen since 2011.

29.7% ▼ -13.5%

Higher than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 34.4%
  • 2016: 32.6%
  • 2021: 29.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

23.1% ▲ +30.7%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.7%
  • 2016: 20.8%
  • 2021: 23.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5168, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned outright (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, with 82.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why there are only 0.70 people per bedroom, a figure lower than most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

88.2% ▼ -0.5%

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 88.7%
  • 2016: 84.9%
  • 2021: 88.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.1% ▲ +0.5%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.6%
  • 2016: 80.2%
  • 2021: 82.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5168, SA, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5168, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 58%; 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 5168, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5168/5168-sa/topic/housing-dwellings