Berri · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Berri

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

Far lower housing costs than the rest of the country define Berri, where typical rents and mortgage payments sit well below state and national figures. While 78.1% of the town consists of separate houses, a high number of residents rent their homes compared to other similar areas.

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📍 Berri, Suburb / Locality

Where Berri sits — Median rent (weekly)

$215 ▲ +43.3%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Berri — lower than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Berri$215
5343, SA $210
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is just $215, which is far below the national figure of $375. This affordability extends to homeowners, whose typical monthly loan payments of $1,040 are well below the South Australian average of $1,500.

$215 ▲ +43.3%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $185
  • 2021: $215

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,040 ▼ -4.0%

Lower than 84% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,083
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,040

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Berri, $200–$349 is the majority at 57%; Under $200 is next at 38%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Berri, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (10%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 41.3% of households renting their home. This is far above the South Australian figure of 27.6%, while those who own their home outright make up 30.7% of the population.

41.3% ▼ -2.6%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 42.4%
  • 2016: 40.6%
  • 2021: 41.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.7% ▲ +9.0%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.1%
  • 2016: 29.4%
  • 2021: 30.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Berri, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 78.1% of the town's dwellings, which is well above the national average of 72.3%. However, homes here tend to be smaller than in most areas, with 72.8% having three or more bedrooms.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

78.1% ▼ -0.3%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 78.4%
  • 2016: 79.2%
  • 2021: 78.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.8% ▼ -2.3%

Lower than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 74.6%
  • 2016: 73.1%
  • 2021: 72.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Berri, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 18%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Berri, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 22%.

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 Berri [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40098/berri/topic/housing-dwellings