5271, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5271, SA

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

Far lower housing costs than the state or national average mark postcode 5271, where the typical monthly mortgage is just $1,083. This area is dominated by large, detached homes that are often owned outright, making it more affordable than most other parts of the country.

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📍 5271, SA, Postcode

Where 5271, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$225 ▲ +40.6%
  • $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 5271, SA — lower than 70% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5271, SA$225
Naracoorte Lucindale $220
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $225, which is far below the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are also well below the state average, falling slightly since 2011 to $1,083.

$225 ▲ +40.6%

Lower than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $160
  • 2016: $190
  • 2021: $225

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 ▼ -5.7%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,148
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5271, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 63%; Under $200 is next at 34%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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5271, SA splits fairly evenly between Under $1,000 (45%) and $1,000–$1,799 (42%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 10%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

More people own their homes outright here than in the rest of Australia, with this figure rising to 37.9% since 2011. Around 24.9% of households rent, which is a little below the South Australian average.

24.9% ▼ -3.4%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 25.8%
  • 2016: 27.6%
  • 2021: 24.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.9% ▲ +5.5%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 35.9%
  • 2016: 35.4%
  • 2021: 37.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5271, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 94.6% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. This is reflected in the fact that 81.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the state and national figures.

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.

94.6% ▲ +1.4%

Higher than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 93.3%
  • 2016: 94.1%
  • 2021: 94.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.3% ▲ +2.5%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 79.3%
  • 2016: 80.0%
  • 2021: 81.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5271, SA, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5271, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 5271, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5271/5271-sa/topic/housing-dwellings