Flagstaff Hill · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Flagstaff Hill

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

Weekly rents in Flagstaff Hill have climbed by $65 since 2011, reflecting a housing market where almost 95% of homes are separate houses. The area is dominated by large family dwellings and a very high rate of home ownership, with far fewer renters than the state or national average.

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📍 Flagstaff Hill, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Flagstaff Hill sits — Median rent (weekly)

$375 ▲ +21.0%
  • $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 Flagstaff Hill — higher than 52% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Flagstaff Hill$375
5159, SA $355
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $375, which is well above the South Australian figure of $300. Monthly mortgage payments are slightly above the state average at $1,733, having risen by $33 since 2011.

$375 ▲ +21.0%

Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $310
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $375

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +1.9%

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

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

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Flagstaff Hill, $350–$549 is the majority at 57%; $200–$349 is next at 27%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Flagstaff Hill splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (37%) and $1,000–$1,799 (37%), with Under $1,000 at 16%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very common here, with 38.1% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the national average. Only 11.7% of households rent, which is far below the levels seen across Australia and South Australia.

11.7% ▼ -1.8%

Lower than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 12.0%
  • 2016: 12.3%
  • 2021: 11.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.1% ▲ +4.3%

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

  • 2011: 36.5%
  • 2016: 37.1%
  • 2021: 38.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Flagstaff Hill, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (12%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 94.9% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. This is consistent with the fact that 94.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, among the highest proportions for this type of area.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

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

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

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

94.9% ▼ -0.8%

Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 95.6%
  • 2016: 94.8%
  • 2021: 94.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

94.3% ▲ +1.1%

Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 93.2%
  • 2016: 93.1%
  • 2021: 94.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Flagstaff Hill, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Flagstaff Hill, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (40%) and 5 or more (8%).

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 Flagstaff Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403041077/flagstaff-hill/topic/housing-dwellings