5381, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5381, SA

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

Far fewer people rent in postcode 5381 than in the rest of the country, with a striking 56.6% of homes owned outright. This area is dominated by large, detached houses and very low housing costs compared to state and national figures.

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📍 5381, SA, Postcode

Where 5381, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +117.4%
  • $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 5381, SA — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5381, SA$200
Goyder $190
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the South Australian figure, sitting at just $542. Weekly rents are also much lower than most areas at $200, though this has risen by $108 since 2011.

$200 ▲ +117.4%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $92
  • 2016: $109
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$542 ▼ -17.4%

Lower than 98% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $656
  • 2016: $450
  • 2021: $542

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5381, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 58%; Under $200 is next at 42%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5381, SA, Under $1,000 is the majority at 86%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 14%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 56.6% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Conversely, the 11.0% of households renting is far below both the state and national averages.

11.0% ▼ -19.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 13.7%
  • 2016: 13.1%
  • 2021: 11.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

56.6% ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 56.2%
  • 2016: 58.8%
  • 2021: 56.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5381, SA, Owned outright is the majority at 61%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost every home is a separate house, at 97.9%, which is far above the Australian average. Most are large, with 80.7% having three or more bedrooms, while the number of people per bedroom is a little below the national figure.

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.

97.9% ▲ +5.9%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 92.5%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 97.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.7% ▲ +16.3%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 69.4%
  • 2016: 80.4%
  • 2021: 80.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5381, SA, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5381, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 58%; 4 bedrooms is next at 21%.

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 5381, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5381/5381-sa/topic/housing-dwellings