$170 ▲ +19.7%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $142
- 2016: $165
- 2021: $170
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
5608, SA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 5608, 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 5608, where the typical weekly rent is just $170. This area is far more affordable than the state and national figures, making it a low-cost option for residents.
$170
▲ +19.7%
- $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 5608, SA — lower than 86% of areas.
| 5608, SA | $170 |
|---|---|
| Whyalla | $180 |
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $170, which is far below the national figure of $375. Mortgage costs are also much lower than most areas, with a typical monthly payment of $975, down from $1,083 in 2011.
$975 ▼ -10.0%
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,083
- 2016: $1,083
- 2021: $975
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 5608, SA, Under $200 is the majority at 67%; $200–$349 is next at 30%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 5608, SA, Under $1,000 is the majority at 52%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 37%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, with 45.6% of households renting—a figure far above the South Australian average. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is 23.6%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
45.6% ▼ -0.2%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 45.6%
- 2016: 44.5%
- 2021: 45.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
23.6% ▲ +16.2%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.3%
- 2016: 21.6%
- 2021: 23.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 5608, SA, the largest group is Rented at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Owned outright (24%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Most homes are large, with 83.1% having three or more bedrooms, yet there are far fewer separate houses than usual at 40.1%. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common type of dwelling at 55.0%.
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.
40.1% ▼ -31.0%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 58.1%
- 2016: 40.1%
- 2021: 40.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
83.1% ▼ -0.4%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 83.5%
- 2016: 81.8%
- 2021: 83.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 5608, SA, Townhouse / semi-detached is the majority at 55%; Separate house is next at 40%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 5608, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 71%; 2 bedrooms is next at 12%.
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 5608, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5608/5608-sa/topic/housing-dwellings