$111 —
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $63
- 2021: $111
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
5661, SA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 5661, SA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Very low housing costs and high rates of outright ownership set postcode 5661 apart from most other areas. It is a place where the typical monthly mortgage is just $325 and the majority of people own their homes without a loan. This makes it one of the most affordable places to live in the region.
$111
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- $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 5661, SA — lower than 96% of areas.
| 5661, SA | $111 |
|---|---|
| Streaky Bay | $240 |
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $111, which is far below the national figure of $375. Mortgage payments are also very low, with the usual monthly payment of $325 sitting far below the South Australian figure of $1,500.
$325 —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $338
- 2021: $325
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 5661, SA, Under $200 is the majority at 100%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 5661, SA, Under $1,000 is the majority at 100%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
A huge 51.1% of homes are owned outright, a figure far above the Australian average of 31.0%. Meanwhile, only 6.7% of households rent, which is far below the state and national figures.
6.7% —
Lower than 95% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 19.6%
- 2021: 6.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
51.1% —
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 52.9%
- 2021: 51.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 5661, SA, Owned outright is the majority at 53%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 33%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most are larger homes, with 73.3% having three or more bedrooms.
0.80 —
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.80
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
100.0% —
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 90.2%
- 2021: 100.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
73.3% —
Lower than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 62.7%
- 2021: 73.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 5661, SA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 5661, SA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 23%.
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 5661, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5661/5661-sa/topic/housing-dwellings