5734, SA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 5734, SA

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

A massive gap in housing affordability exists in postcode 5734, where the typical weekly rent of $75 is far below the South Australian figure of $300. This area is almost entirely dominated by renters, with a very small number of homes owned outright. Most residents live in detached houses, though the mix of home types has shifted since 2011.

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📍 5734, SA, Postcode

Where 5734, SA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$75 ▲ +66.7%
  • $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 5734, SA — lower than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
5734, SA$75
Unincorporated SA $90
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are among the lowest at this level, sitting at $75, which is far below the national figure of $375. This cost has risen by $30 since 2011, yet over 82% of renters still pay under $200 a week.

$75 ▲ +66.7%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $45
  • 2016: $75
  • 2021: $75

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 5734, SA, Under $200 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the country, with 87.2% of households renting compared to the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, the proportion of homes owned outright has fallen to 0.0%, which is far below the state average.

87.2% ▼ -0.9%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 88.0%
  • 2016: 83.6%
  • 2021: 87.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

0.0% ▼ -100.0%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 12.0%
  • 2016: 5.5%
  • 2021: 0.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 5734, SA, Rented is the majority at 100%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 66.7% of the area, which is well below the Australian figure of 72.3%. While 71.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the number of people per bedroom is a little above the national figure at 0.90.

0.90 ▼ -47.1%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.70
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.90

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

66.7% ▼ -12.3%

Lower than 85% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 76.0%
  • 2016: 80.0%
  • 2021: 66.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.8% ▲ +56.1%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 46.0%
  • 2016: 56.4%
  • 2021: 71.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 5734, SA, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 19%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 5734, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

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 5734, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5734/5734-sa/topic/housing-dwellings