$295 ▲ +34.1%
Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $220
- 2016: $270
- 2021: $295
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Morphett Vale - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Morphett Vale - West
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical home costs in Morphett Vale - West are well below the national figure, making it a much more affordable area than most. While renting is common here, the local housing stock is dominated by large, separate houses. This combination of lower costs and bigger homes defines the local landscape.
$295
▲ +34.1%
- $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 Morphett Vale - West — lower than 74% of areas.
| Morphett Vale - West | $295 |
|---|---|
| 5162, SA | $300 |
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $295, which is well below the Australian figure of $375. Home-loan payments are also much lower than most areas, with the typical monthly payment of $1,274 sitting a little below the state average.
$1,274 ▼ -2.0%
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $1,300
- 2016: $1,300
- 2021: $1,274
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Morphett Vale - West, $200–$349 is the majority at 58%; Under $200 is next at 24%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Morphett Vale - West, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 60%; Under $1,000 is next at 28%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is more common here than in most areas, with 31.1% of households renting. This is well above the South Australian figure of 27.6%, while those who own their home outright are well below the state and national averages.
31.1% ▲ +1.8%
Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 30.5%
- 2016: 30.9%
- 2021: 31.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
26.8% ▼ -5.7%
Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 28.5%
- 2016: 27.9%
- 2021: 26.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Morphett Vale - West, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned outright (27%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 85.9% of homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. This helps explain why the area has a higher proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms than most other places.
0.70 ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
85.9% ▼ -1.4%
Higher than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 87.2%
- 2016: 86.0%
- 2021: 85.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
83.5% ▲ +0.1%
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 83.4%
- 2016: 82.1%
- 2021: 83.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Morphett Vale - West, Separate house is the majority at 86%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Morphett Vale - West, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 69%; 4 bedrooms is next at 13%.
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 Morphett Vale - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403041085/morphett-vale-west/topic/housing-dwellings