5431, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5431, SA

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

A huge gap exists between postcode 5431 and the rest of the country, with typical monthly mortgage payments of just $641. This is far below the national figure of $1,863. The area is dominated by low-cost housing and a very high rate of outright home ownership.

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📍 5431, SA, Postcode

Where 5431, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$150 ▲ +25.0%
  • $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 5431, SA — lower than 89% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5431, SA$150
Orroroo Carrieton $150
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rents are much lower than most areas at $150, which is far below the $375 national figure. Monthly mortgage payments have also fallen since 2011, reaching a typical cost of $641.

$150 ▲ +25.0%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $120
  • 2016: $100
  • 2021: $150

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$641 ▼ -14.5%

Lower than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $750
  • 2016: $820
  • 2021: $641

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5431, SA, Under $200 is the majority at 79%; $200–$349 is next at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5431, SA, Under $1,000 is the majority at 72%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 22%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is far above the national figure, with 59.5% of homes owned fully. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas at 11.1%.

11.1% ▼ -18.4%

Lower than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 13.7%
  • 2016: 12.9%
  • 2021: 11.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

59.5% ▼ -0.1%

Higher than 96% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 59.6%
  • 2016: 57.1%
  • 2021: 59.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5431, SA, Owned outright is the majority at 59%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 99.1% of homes, which is far above the national average of 72.3%. Most of these are large, with 79.8% having three or more bedrooms, though there are typically only 0.70 people per bedroom.

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.

99.1% ▲ +1.2%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 98.0%
  • 2016: 92.6%
  • 2021: 99.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.8% ▼ -0.1%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 79.9%
  • 2016: 77.5%
  • 2021: 79.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5431, SA, Separate house is the majority at 99%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 1%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5431, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 27%.

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 5431, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5431/5431-sa/topic/housing-dwellings