Norwood · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Norwood

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

Far more people rent in Norwood than in most other areas, with 45.1% of households paying rent. This is a high-cost area where the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 is well above the South Australian figure. Most homes are smaller than the state average, with a high number of townhouses and apartments.

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📍 Norwood, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Norwood sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +29.5%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Norwood — lower than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Norwood$360
5067, SA $380
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is higher than most areas and well above the state figure. Weekly rents are around $360, a little above the South Australian average and an increase of $82 since 2011.

$360 ▲ +29.5%

Lower than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $278
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +2.6%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $1,816
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Norwood, the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by $200–$349 (31%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Norwood, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (24%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here at 45.1%, which is far above the national and state figures. Meanwhile, the 28.4% of homes owned outright is a little below the Australian average.

45.1% ▼ -4.2%

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 47.1%
  • 2016: 46.5%
  • 2021: 45.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.4% ▲ +8.5%

Lower than 62% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 26.2%
  • 2016: 27.0%
  • 2021: 28.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Norwood, the largest group is Rented at 45%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Small homes are the norm, with separate houses making up only 31.9% of dwellings, far below the state average. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are most common at 45.2%, helping explain why the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is among the lowest at this level.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

31.9% ▼ -9.2%

Lower than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 35.1%
  • 2016: 33.0%
  • 2021: 31.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

45.8% ▲ +4.4%

Lower than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 43.9%
  • 2016: 45.5%
  • 2021: 45.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Norwood, the largest group is Townhouse / semi-detached at 45%, followed by Separate house (32%) and Flat or apartment (22%).

Bedrooms per home

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In Norwood, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 1 bedroom (10%).

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 Norwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/401051017/norwood/topic/housing-dwellings