Golden Grove · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Golden Grove

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

Far fewer people rent in Golden Grove compared to the rest of the country, with only 18.2% of households renting. This is a residential area dominated by family-sized homes, where 83.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Golden Grove, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Golden Grove sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +26.5%
  • $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 Golden Grove — lower than 67% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Golden Grove$320
5125, SA $320
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $320, which is a little below the national figure and has risen by $67 since 2011. Home loan payments are also lower than in most areas, with the typical monthly payment at $1,688.

$320 ▲ +26.5%

Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $253
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,688 ▼ -2.6%

Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,700
  • 2021: $1,688

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Golden Grove, the largest group is $350–$549 at 39%, followed by $200–$349 (29%) and Under $200 (29%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Golden Grove splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (34%), with Under $1,000 at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

The area has a high rate of home ownership, as 41.5% of homes are held with a mortgage and 33.4% are owned outright. The share of households renting is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

18.2% ▼ -17.4%

Lower than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 22.0%
  • 2016: 20.3%
  • 2021: 18.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.4% ▲ +18.8%

Higher than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 28.1%
  • 2016: 30.4%
  • 2021: 33.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Golden Grove, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 85.1% of the market, which is far above the Australian average. These homes tend to be large, helping explain why there are only 0.7 people per bedroom, a figure much lower than most areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

85.1% ▼ -1.3%

Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 86.2%
  • 2016: 85.3%
  • 2021: 85.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.2% ▲ +0.1%

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

  • 2011: 83.1%
  • 2016: 83.3%
  • 2021: 83.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Golden Grove, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Golden Grove, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) 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 Golden Grove [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/402051049/golden-grove/topic/housing-dwellings