5343, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5343, SA

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

Low housing costs are a defining feature of life in postcode 5343, where typical rents and mortgages are far below national figures. This affordability is paired with a high proportion of rental properties, making the area's housing market stand out from both state and national norms.

Open map →
📍 5343, SA, Postcode

Where 5343, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$210 ▲ +40.0%
  • $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 5343, SA — lower than 74% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5343, SA$210
Berri Barmera $210
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is just $210, which is far below the Australian figure of $375. Similarly, the usual monthly home-loan payment is $1,083, which is well below the South Australian figure of $1,500.

$210 ▲ +40.0%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $185
  • 2021: $210

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 ▼ -9.8%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,200
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

View on map →

In 5343, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 54%; Under $200 is next at 40%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

View on map →

In 5343, SA, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (12%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 38.3% of households renting. This is far above the South Australian average of 27.6%, while those who own their home outright make up 32.7% of the area.

38.3% ▼ -0.1%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 38.3%
  • 2016: 38.0%
  • 2021: 38.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

32.7% ▲ +9.0%

Lower than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 30.0%
  • 2016: 30.9%
  • 2021: 32.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

View on map →

In 5343, SA, the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 80.6% of the market, which is well above the national figure of 72.3%. Most homes are larger, with 73.8% having three or more bedrooms, though there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

80.6% ▼ -1.7%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 81.9%
  • 2016: 81.9%
  • 2021: 80.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

73.8% ▼ -2.8%

Lower than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 76.0%
  • 2016: 74.9%
  • 2021: 73.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

View on map →

In 5343, SA, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

View on map →

In 5343, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 2 bedrooms is next at 21%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

More for 5343, SA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 5343, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5343/5343-sa/topic/housing-dwellings