5302, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5302, SA

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

Typical home loan payments have fallen by $133 since 2011 in postcode 5302, contributing to a housing market where costs are far below the national figures. This area is dominated by large, separate houses and a high number of people who own their homes outright.

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📍 5302, SA, Postcode

Where 5302, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$161 ▲ +61.0%
  • $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 5302, SA — lower than 87% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5302, SA$161
Southern Mallee $160
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is far below the national figure at $161, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than most areas at $867. Most renters pay under $200 a week, while over half of those with mortgages pay less than $1,000 a month.

$161 ▲ +61.0%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $100
  • 2016: $118
  • 2021: $161

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$867 ▼ -13.3%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,000
  • 2016: $823
  • 2021: $867

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5302, SA, Under $200 is the majority at 78%; $200–$349 is next at 22%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5302, SA, Under $1,000 is the majority at 62%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 44.7% of homes owned outright, which is far above the South Australian figure of 32.8%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has barely changed since 2011 and sits at 23.1%.

23.1% ▲ +0.1%

Higher than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.1%
  • 2016: 25.7%
  • 2021: 23.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

44.7% ▼ -7.8%

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 48.5%
  • 2016: 44.4%
  • 2021: 44.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5302, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (23%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96.1% of dwellings, a figure far above the national average. These homes are typically large, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011 to 0.70.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

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

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

96.1% ▲ +0.8%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.3%
  • 2016: 97.1%
  • 2021: 96.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.5% ▲ +4.1%

Higher than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 83.1%
  • 2016: 83.5%
  • 2021: 86.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5302, SA, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Flat or apartment is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5302, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 61%; 4 bedrooms is next at 22%.

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 5302, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5302/5302-sa/topic/housing-dwellings