5482, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5482, SA

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

Much lower housing costs make postcode 5482 a very affordable place to live, where the typical weekly rent is just $180. This affordability is paired with a high rate of home ownership and a strong preference for large, detached houses.

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📍 5482, SA, Postcode

Where 5482, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$180 ▲ +89.5%
  • $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 5482, SA — lower than 83% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5482, SA$180
Mount Remarkable $180
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure of $375. Similarly, the usual monthly home-loan payment of $988 is well below the South Australian average of $1,500.

$180 ▲ +89.5%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $95
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $180

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$988 ▲ +7.3%

Lower than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $921
  • 2016: $858
  • 2021: $988

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5482, SA, Under $200 is the majority at 82%; $200–$349 is next at 18%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5482, SA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by Under $1,000 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is far more common here than across Australia, accounting for 56.3% of households. This helps explain why the proportion of renters is much lower than the state average, sitting at only 18.2%.

18.2% ▼ -1.9%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 18.6%
  • 2016: 16.2%
  • 2021: 18.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

56.3% ▲ +5.9%

Higher than 92% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 53.1%
  • 2016: 57.6%
  • 2021: 56.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5482, SA, Owned outright is the majority at 56%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 23%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are far more common here than in most areas, making up 96.4% of all homes. Most of these are large, with 78.1% having three or more bedrooms, though there are fewer people per bedroom than the national figure.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

96.4% ▲ +5.7%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 91.2%
  • 2016: 91.1%
  • 2021: 96.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.1% ▲ +5.6%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 74.0%
  • 2016: 75.9%
  • 2021: 78.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5482, SA, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Flat or apartment is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5482, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 26%.

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 5482, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5482/5482-sa/topic/housing-dwellings