5236, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5236, SA

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

Renting has fallen sharply in postcode 5236 since 2011, with only 9.4% of households now renting. This area is dominated by detached housing, where costs for both mortgages and rent remain well below the national figures.

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📍 5236, SA, Postcode

Where 5236, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$250 ▲ +38.9%
  • $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 5236, SA — lower than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5236, SA$250
Mid Murray $201
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $250, which is lower than most areas and well below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly home-loan payments have risen by $308 since 2011 to reach $1,408.

$250 ▲ +38.9%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $180
  • 2016: $238
  • 2021: $250

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,408 ▲ +28.0%

Lower than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,100
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,408

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5236, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5236, SA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 37.0% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the Australian average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is far below both the state and national levels.

9.4% ▼ -46.6%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.6%
  • 2016: 7.1%
  • 2021: 9.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.0% ▼ -1.6%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37.6%
  • 2016: 38.9%
  • 2021: 37.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5236, SA, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 51%; Owned outright is next at 37%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. While this is far above the national figure, the proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen by 12 points 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% ▲ +1.4%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 98.6%
  • 2016: 97.3%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

68.8% ▼ -14.3%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.4%
  • 2016: 77.9%
  • 2021: 68.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5236, SA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5236, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (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 5236, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5236/5236-sa/topic/housing-dwellings