$310 ▲ +66.7%
Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $186
- 2016: $270
- 2021: $310
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Mitchell Park · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A much higher share of people rent their homes in Mitchell Park compared to the rest of the state. This area stands out for its high rental population and a housing market where typical costs remain a little below the national figures.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Mitchell Park — lower than 70% of areas.
| Mitchell Park | $310 |
|---|---|
| 5043, SA | $300 |
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $310 and monthly mortgage payments are $1,603, both of which are lower than in most areas. Since 2011, the usual rent has risen by $124 and mortgage payments have climbed by $86.
$310 ▲ +66.7%
Lower than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,603 ▲ +5.7%
Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Mitchell Park, the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by $200–$349 (31%) and Under $200 (28%).
In Mitchell Park, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (19%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here, with 39.2% of households renting, which is far above the South Australian figure of 27.6%. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is 26.5%, well below the state and national averages.
39.2% ▲ +6.7%
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
26.5% ▼ -15.0%
Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Mitchell Park, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Owned outright (26%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far less common here than across the state, making up 62.0% of homes. This is a little below the national figure for homes with three or more bedrooms, which sit at 72.1% in Mitchell Park.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
62.0% ▼ -7.2%
Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
72.1% ▲ +2.4%
Lower than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Mitchell Park, Separate house is the majority at 62%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 35%.
In Mitchell Park, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 59%; 2 bedrooms is next at 22%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Mitchell Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403021061/mitchell-park/topic/housing-dwellings