Clapham · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Clapham

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

A far higher share of people own their homes in Clapham than across South Australia. Most residents live in large, detached houses, though those with loans or renting face costs that are well above the state figures.

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Where Clapham sits — Median rent (weekly)

$395 ▲ +31.7%
  • $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 Clapham — higher than 81% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Clapham$395
5062, SA $340
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is much higher than most areas and well above the South Australian figure. Rent is also high, with the usual weekly cost of $395 sitting well above the state average.

$395 ▲ +31.7%

Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $320
  • 2021: $395

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +25.0%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,880
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Clapham, $350–$549 is the majority at 57%; $200–$349 is next at 34%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Clapham, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (23%) and $3,000 or more (22%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning homes outright is common here at 38%, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the 15.7% who rent is far below both the state and national rates.

15.7% ▼ -0.6%

Lower than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 15.8%
  • 2016: 15.7%
  • 2021: 15.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.0% ▼ -1.8%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 38.7%
  • 2016: 38.2%
  • 2021: 38.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Clapham, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 44%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (16%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm in Clapham, with 86.8% having three or more bedrooms—far above the national average. Separate houses make up 88.4% of all dwellings, which is far above the state and national figures.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

88.4% ▼ -2.0%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.3%
  • 2016: 88.1%
  • 2021: 88.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.8% ▲ +11.7%

Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 77.7%
  • 2016: 82.0%
  • 2021: 86.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Clapham, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Clapham, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 4 bedrooms is next at 25%.

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 Clapham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40258/clapham/topic/housing-dwellings