5304, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5304, SA

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

Housing in postcode 5304 has seen a rise in outright ownership and a fall in renting since 2011. This area is marked by very low costs, with the typical monthly mortgage payment sitting at just $563. Most people live in detached houses, contributing to a landscape of affordable and stable tenure.

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📍 5304, SA, Postcode

Where 5304, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$155 ▲ +47.6%
  • $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 5304, SA — lower than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5304, SA$155
Loxton Waikerie $204
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $155, though this rose $50 since 2011. Home loans are also much lower than most areas, with a typical monthly payment of $563, which is far below the South Australian figure of $1,500.

$155 ▲ +47.6%

Lower than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $105
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $155

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$563 ▼ -9.9%

Lower than 97% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $625
  • 2016: $650
  • 2021: $563

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5304, SA, Under $200 is the majority at 69%; $200–$349 is next at 31%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5304, SA, Under $1,000 is the majority at 82%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 11%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is much higher than most areas at 47.7%, a figure that rose 5.3 points since 2011. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is far below the national average at 16.8%.

16.8% ▼ -11.4%

Lower than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.9%
  • 2016: 20.7%
  • 2021: 16.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.7% ▲ +12.5%

Higher than 76% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 42.4%
  • 2016: 45.1%
  • 2021: 47.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5304, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Rented (17%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far more common here than across Australia, making up 96.3% of all homes. However, the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011 to 0.70, which is a little below the state and national figures.

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.

96.3% ▲ +0.5%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.8%
  • 2016: 95.1%
  • 2021: 96.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.7% ▼ -2.8%

Lower than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 74.8%
  • 2016: 74.7%
  • 2021: 72.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5304, SA, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Other dwelling is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5304, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 2 bedrooms is next at 18%.

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 5304, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5304/5304-sa/topic/housing-dwellings