5641, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5641, SA

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

More people are living in larger homes since 2011 in postcode 5641, where the typical weekly rent of $150 is far below the national figure. This area is defined by very affordable housing and a high number of people who own their homes outright.

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📍 5641, SA, Postcode

Where 5641, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$150 ▲ +114.3%
  • $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 5641, SA — lower than 89% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5641, SA$150
Kimba $150
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the South Australian average at $860, and weekly rents are also much lower than most areas at just $150. Over 75% of renters pay less than $200 a week.

$150 ▲ +114.3%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $70
  • 2016: $100
  • 2021: $150

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$860 ▲ +41.7%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $607
  • 2016: $813
  • 2021: $860

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5641, SA, Under $200 is the majority at 93%; $200–$349 is next at 7%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 5641, SA, Under $1,000 is the majority at 56%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A huge 51.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is well below the state average at 18.5%.

18.5% ▼ -15.8%

Lower than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 22.0%
  • 2016: 24.0%
  • 2021: 18.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

51.5% ▼ -4.2%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 53.7%
  • 2016: 49.1%
  • 2021: 51.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5641, SA, Owned outright is the majority at 51%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96% of the area's dwellings, with 86.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This helps explain why there are fewer people per bedroom here than in most other 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.

96.0% ▼ -2.2%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 98.1%
  • 2016: 96.3%
  • 2021: 96.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.9% ▲ +8.1%

Higher than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 80.4%
  • 2016: 83.9%
  • 2021: 86.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5641, SA, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5641, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 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 5641, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5641/5641-sa/topic/housing-dwellings