$350 ▲ +29.6%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $270
- 2016: $310
- 2021: $350
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
5251, SA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 5251, SA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more detached houses make up the landscape of postcode 5251 than in the rest of Australia. Most residents live in large family homes, though few own them outright compared to other areas. This creates a housing market where a large number of people are still paying off mortgages or renting.
$350
▲ +29.6%
- $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 5251, SA — higher than 65% of areas.
| 5251, SA | $350 |
|---|---|
| Mount Barker | $350 |
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Weekly rents are higher than most areas, typically around $350. For those with a mortgage, the typical monthly payment is $1,625, which is a little above the South Australian figure.
$1,625 ▼ -2.9%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,674
- 2016: $1,638
- 2021: $1,625
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 5251, SA, $350–$549 is the majority at 52%; $200–$349 is next at 33%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 5251, SA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (16%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is quite different here, as the 24.4% who own their home outright is well below the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that 42.6% of households still have a mortgage.
28.5% ▼ -10.1%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 31.7%
- 2016: 32.6%
- 2021: 28.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
24.4% ▼ -1.2%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 24.7%
- 2016: 25.2%
- 2021: 24.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 5251, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned outright (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes dominate the area, with separate houses making up 91.5% of dwellings. This is far above the national figure, and with 86.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms, there are typically fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.
0.70 ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
91.5% ▲ +2.0%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 89.7%
- 2016: 91.6%
- 2021: 91.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
86.9% ▲ +2.7%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 84.7%
- 2016: 85.7%
- 2021: 86.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 5251, SA, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 5251, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 32%.
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 5251, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5251/5251-sa/topic/housing-dwellings