Aldinga · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Aldinga

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

Over 91% of homes in Aldinga are separate houses, which is far above the national figure. This makes the area stand out for its high proportion of detached housing and large family-sized properties. Most residents live in homes with three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Aldinga, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Aldinga sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +20.8%
  • $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 Aldinga — lower than 67% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Aldinga$320
5173, SA $320
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,400, which is much lower than most areas and well below the national figure. Weekly rent is also lower than most areas at $320, though this rose by $55 since 2011.

$320 ▲ +20.8%

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

  • 2011: $265
  • 2016: $290
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,400 ▼ -7.7%

Lower than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,408
  • 2021: $1,400

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Aldinga, $200–$349 is the majority at 60%; $350–$549 is next at 33%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Aldinga, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 51%; Under $1,000 is next at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgages are common here, with 43.1% of homes owned with a loan. Those who own their home outright make up 29% of the area, which is well below the South Australian figure.

24.7% ▼ -11.4%

Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 27.9%
  • 2016: 28.7%
  • 2021: 24.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

29.0% ▲ +24.0%

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

  • 2011: 23.4%
  • 2016: 23.6%
  • 2021: 29.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Aldinga, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Rented (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the Australian average. Separate houses make up 91.2% of dwellings, which is far above both state and national levels.

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.

91.2% ▼ -1.6%

Higher than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 92.7%
  • 2016: 91.2%
  • 2021: 91.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.9% ▲ +2.1%

Higher than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 82.2%
  • 2016: 82.4%
  • 2021: 83.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Aldinga, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Aldinga, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 29%.

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 Aldinga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403041072/aldinga/topic/housing-dwellings