5554, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5554, SA

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

Much lower housing costs define daily life in postcode 5554, where the typical monthly mortgage payment is just $1,127. This area is dominated by large, detached family homes and a high rate of outright ownership. It is a place where housing is generally more affordable than in the rest of the state or the nation.

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📍 5554, SA, Postcode

Where 5554, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$250 ▲ +40.4%
  • $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 5554, SA — lower than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5554, SA$250
Copper Coast $250
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $250, which is well below the national figure of $375. Mortgage payments are also far below the Australian average, though the typical monthly cost has risen by $36 since 2011.

$250 ▲ +40.4%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $178
  • 2016: $220
  • 2021: $250

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,127 ▲ +3.3%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,091
  • 2016: $1,155
  • 2021: $1,127

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5554, SA, $200–$349 is the majority at 68%; Under $200 is next at 28%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5554, SA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (41%) and $1,800–$2,999 (11%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 40.8% of homes owned outright, a figure well above both the state and national averages. Around 24.0% of households rent, which is well below the national rate of 30.6%.

24.0% ▲ +3.2%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 23.2%
  • 2016: 24.5%
  • 2021: 24.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

40.8% ▼ -1.9%

Higher than 55% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 41.6%
  • 2016: 39.7%
  • 2021: 40.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5554, SA, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 93.6% of the area, far above the national average of 72.3%. Most homes are large, with 81.1% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

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.

93.6% ▼ -1.4%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 94.9%
  • 2016: 92.7%
  • 2021: 93.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.1% ▲ +4.3%

Higher than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 77.8%
  • 2016: 77.4%
  • 2021: 81.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5554, SA, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5554, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 50%; 4 bedrooms is next at 29%.

Sources

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

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 5554, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5554/5554-sa/topic/housing-dwellings