5480, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5480, SA

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

Far lower housing costs than the state average define postcode 5480, where the typical monthly mortgage is $867. This is $996 less than the national figure, reflecting a place where housing is much more affordable than in most other Australian areas.

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📍 5480, SA, Postcode

Where 5480, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +33.3%
  • $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 5480, SA — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5480, SA$200
Northern Areas $192
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are well below the South Australian figure at $200, and the usual monthly mortgage payment has fallen by $116 since 2011. Both figures remain much lower than most other areas.

$200 ▲ +33.3%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $160
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$867 ▼ -11.8%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $983
  • 2016: $964
  • 2021: $867

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5480, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 53%; Under $200 is next at 47%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5480, SA, Under $1,000 is the majority at 56%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 30%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 48.6% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national rate of 31%. This high level of ownership means fewer people rent compared to the rest of the state.

19.6% ▲ +11.9%

Lower than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.5%
  • 2016: 22.1%
  • 2021: 19.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

48.6% ▲ +0.2%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 48.5%
  • 2016: 46.1%
  • 2021: 48.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5480, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 95.5% of homes, a figure far above the Australian average. These homes are often large, with 76.5% 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.

95.5% ▲ +1.7%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.0%
  • 2016: 98.5%
  • 2021: 95.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.5% ▲ +5.9%

Lower than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 72.3%
  • 2016: 76.7%
  • 2021: 76.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5480, SA, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5480, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

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 5480, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5480/5480-sa/topic/housing-dwellings