Caltowie · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Caltowie

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

A staggering 65.8% of homes in Caltowie are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. This high rate of full ownership means housing costs are very low compared to most other areas. The local housing market is defined by simple, detached homes and a very small number of renters.

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📍 Caltowie, Suburb / Locality

Where Caltowie sits — Median rent (weekly)

$190 ▲ +192.3%
  • $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 Caltowie — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Caltowie$190
5490, SA $130
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are just $879, which is far below the Australian figure of $1,863. Rent is also much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $190.

$190 ▲ +192.3%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $65
  • 2016: $100
  • 2021: $190

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$879 ▲ +12.7%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $780
  • 2016: $683
  • 2021: $879

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Caltowie, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 67%; Under $1,000 is next at 33%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Caltowie has one of the highest rates of outright home ownership at 65.8%. This helps explain why the percentage of households renting is much lower than most areas, sitting at only 7.9%.

7.9% ▼ -51.9%

Lower than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 16.4%
  • 2016: 12.0%
  • 2021: 7.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

65.8% ▲ +22.4%

Higher than 96% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 53.7%
  • 2016: 60.0%
  • 2021: 65.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Caltowie, Owned outright is the majority at 66%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in Caltowie is a separate house, far above the national figure of 72.3%. While 68.4% of these homes have three or more bedrooms, there are slightly more people per bedroom here than in the rest of the country.

0.90 ▼ -25.0%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.90

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 88.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

68.4% ▼ -16.9%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 82.4%
  • 2016: 66.0%
  • 2021: 68.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Caltowie, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Caltowie, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

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 Caltowie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40207/caltowie/topic/housing-dwellings