Smithfield - Elizabeth North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Smithfield - Elizabeth North

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

Nearly 70% of homes in Smithfield - Elizabeth North are separate houses, making them the most common dwelling type. The area is marked by housing costs that are far below the national figures, though a very high proportion of residents rent their homes compared to other parts of the country.

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📍 Smithfield - Elizabeth North, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Smithfield - Elizabeth North sits — Median rent (weekly)

$245 ▲ +28.9%
  • $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 Smithfield - Elizabeth North — lower than 86% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Smithfield - Elizabeth North$245
5113, SA $250
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are just $975, which is far below the Australian figure of $1,863. Weekly rents are also much lower than most areas at $245, despite rising $55 since 2011.

$245 ▲ +28.9%

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

  • 2011: $190
  • 2016: $220
  • 2021: $245

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$975 ▼ -10.0%

Lower than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,083
  • 2016: $1,062
  • 2021: $975

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Smithfield - Elizabeth North, $200–$349 is the majority at 68%; Under $200 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Smithfield - Elizabeth North, Under $1,000 is the majority at 51%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 44%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 47.5% of households renting, a figure far above the national average of 30.6%. Conversely, the 18.9% of homes owned outright is far below the state and national figures.

47.5% ▲ +2.4%

Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 46.3%
  • 2016: 47.3%
  • 2021: 47.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

18.9% ▲ +5.7%

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

  • 2011: 17.9%
  • 2016: 18.1%
  • 2021: 18.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Smithfield - Elizabeth North, the largest group is Rented at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Owned outright (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes with three or more bedrooms are well above the national average at 83.2%. While separate houses make up 69.6% of dwellings, this is well below the South Australian figure of 78%.

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.

69.6% ▲ +5.9%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 65.7%
  • 2016: 68.0%
  • 2021: 69.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.2% ▲ +1.5%

Higher than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 81.9%
  • 2016: 81.9%
  • 2021: 83.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Smithfield - Elizabeth North, Separate house is the majority at 70%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 29%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Smithfield - Elizabeth North, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 74%; 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 Smithfield - Elizabeth North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/402021034/smithfield-elizabeth-north/topic/housing-dwellings