5232, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5232, SA

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

Every single home in postcode 5232 is a separate house, making it one of the most consistent areas for this dwelling type. Most residents own their homes, with 53.1% owning theirs outright, which is far above the national figure. This creates a landscape of large, owner-occupied detached houses.

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📍 5232, SA, Postcode

Where 5232, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$120 ▼ -47.8%
  • $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 5232, SA — lower than 94% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5232, SA$120
Adelaide Hills $350
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,888, which is well above the South Australian figure. In contrast, weekly rents are among the lowest at $120, a figure that has fallen $110 since 2011.

$120 ▼ -47.8%

Lower than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $230
  • 2016: $135
  • 2021: $120

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,888 ▲ +29.2%

Higher than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,461
  • 2016: $1,500
  • 2021: $1,888

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5232, SA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 53.1% of homes owned outright—far above the Australian average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is among the lowest at just 4.2%.

4.2% ▼ -18.2%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 5.1%
  • 2016: 2.1%
  • 2021: 4.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

53.1% ▲ +13.6%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 46.8%
  • 2016: 51.7%
  • 2021: 53.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5232, SA, Owned outright is the majority at 52%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 43%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the area, as 86.7% have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, though the number of people per bedroom has moved down to 0.80 since 2011.

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% ▲ +2.0%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 98.1%
  • 2016: 99.3%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.7% ▲ +0.9%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 85.9%
  • 2016: 86.7%
  • 2021: 86.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5232, SA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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5232, SA splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (42%) and 4 bedrooms (38%), with 2 bedrooms at 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 5232, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5232/5232-sa/topic/housing-dwellings