Tatiara · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Tatiara

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

Far lower housing costs distinguish Tatiara from the rest of the country, where typical monthly mortgage payments are $996 less than the national figure. This area is dominated by large, detached homes and a high proportion of residents who own their houses outright. It is a place where housing is significantly more affordable than in the state or across Australia.

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📍 Tatiara, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Tatiara sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +48.1%
  • $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 Tatiara — lower than 93% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Tatiara$200
5268, SA $220
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the lowest at this level, sitting at $867, which is far below the South Australian figure of $1,500. Weekly rents are also well below the state and national averages, with a typical rent of $200.

$200 ▲ +48.1%

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

  • 2011: $135
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$867 ▼ -13.3%

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

  • 2011: $1,000
  • 2016: $975
  • 2021: $867

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Tatiara, Under $200 is the majority at 50%; $200–$349 is next at 48%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Tatiara, Under $1,000 is the majority at 58%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 30%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 37.7% of homes owned outright, a figure well above the national average. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is lower than most areas at 21.8%, which is well below the national figure of 30.6%.

21.8% ▼ -9.5%

Lower than 66% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 24.0%
  • 2016: 24.0%
  • 2021: 21.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.7% ▼ -1.4%

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

  • 2011: 38.2%
  • 2016: 37.6%
  • 2021: 37.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Tatiara, the largest group is Owned outright at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 95.8% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. This preference for space is clear, as 84.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, though there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

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.

95.8% ▲ +0.9%

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 95.0%
  • 2016: 96.7%
  • 2021: 95.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.8% ▼ -0.8%

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

  • 2011: 85.5%
  • 2016: 84.3%
  • 2021: 84.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Tatiara, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Tatiara, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 4 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 Tatiara [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407021157/tatiara/topic/housing-dwellings