Loxton Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Loxton Surrounds

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

Almost 98% of homes in Loxton Surrounds are separate houses, making it an area dominated by detached dwellings. Housing is very affordable here, with both rent and mortgage payments sitting far below the national figures. A high proportion of residents own their homes outright, which helps keep living costs low.

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📍 Loxton Surrounds, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Loxton Surrounds sits — Median rent (weekly)

$188 ▲ +88.0%
  • $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 Loxton Surrounds — lower than 94% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Loxton Surrounds$188
5311, SA $155
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent of $188 and monthly mortgage payment of $1,083 are among the lowest for similar areas. Both figures are far below the national average and have risen since 2011.

$188 ▲ +88.0%

Lower than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $100
  • 2016: $137
  • 2021: $188

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 ▲ +24.9%

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

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $910
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Loxton Surrounds, Under $200 is the majority at 60%; $200–$349 is next at 40%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Loxton Surrounds splits fairly evenly between Under $1,000 (45%) and $1,000–$1,799 (40%), with $3,000 or more at 10%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high in Loxton Surrounds, with 47.8% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the national rate. Meanwhile, the 15.9% of households renting is far below the state and national figures.

15.9% ▼ -18.2%

Lower than 84% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 19.4%
  • 2016: 20.7%
  • 2021: 15.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

47.8% ▲ +1.4%

Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 47.1%
  • 2016: 47.9%
  • 2021: 47.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Loxton Surrounds, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (16%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 97.7% of all homes, which is far above the Australian figure. Most of these are large, with 78.2% having three or more bedrooms, though the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

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.

97.7% ▼ -0.4%

Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 98.2%
  • 2016: 96.8%
  • 2021: 97.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.2% ▼ -1.6%

Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 79.5%
  • 2016: 81.2%
  • 2021: 78.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Loxton Surrounds, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Loxton Surrounds, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

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 Loxton Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/407031163/loxton-surrounds/topic/housing-dwellings