5276, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5276, SA

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

Separate houses make up 96.2% of all homes in postcode 5276, far more than the national figure. This area is characterised by affordable living, with both typical rents and mortgage payments sitting well below the Australian average. A large number of residents own their homes outright, contributing to a stable and spacious housing landscape.

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📍 5276, SA, Postcode

Where 5276, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$250 ▲ +56.3%
  • $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 5276, SA — lower than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5276, SA$250
Robe $250
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the national figure of $375. Similarly, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,207 is lower than most areas and has fallen by $182 since 2011.

$250 ▲ +56.3%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $160
  • 2016: $201
  • 2021: $250

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,207 ▼ -13.1%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,389
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,207

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5276, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 68%; Under $200 is next at 26%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5276, SA, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 51%; Under $1,000 is next at 29%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is far more common here than in the rest of the country, at 47.4%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting has fallen to 21.5%, which is well below both the state and national levels.

21.5% ▼ -23.9%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 28.2%
  • 2016: 27.0%
  • 2021: 21.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.4% ▲ +11.6%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 42.5%
  • 2016: 45.0%
  • 2021: 47.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5276, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, with 85.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, and it helps explain why there are fewer people per bedroom (0.70) than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.60
  • 2021: 0.70

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

96.2% ▲ +2.3%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.1%
  • 2016: 91.4%
  • 2021: 96.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.5% ▲ +1.0%

Higher than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 84.7%
  • 2016: 82.0%
  • 2021: 85.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5276, SA, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5276, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (9%).

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 5276, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5276/5276-sa/topic/housing-dwellings