Clayton Bay · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Clayton Bay

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

More than half of all homes in Clayton Bay are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. This makes it a place of high home ownership where housing costs are generally much lower than in other parts of the country.

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📍 Clayton Bay, Suburb / Locality

Where Clayton Bay sits — Median rent (weekly)

$228 ▲ +38.2%
  • $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 Clayton Bay — lower than 67% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Clayton Bay$228
5256, SA $250
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,083, which is far below the Australian figure of $1,863. Weekly rents are also low, with the usual amount being $228, well below the state average of $300.

$228 ▲ +38.2%

Lower than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $165
  • 2016: $210
  • 2021: $228

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 ▲ +42.9%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $758
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Clayton Bay splits fairly evenly between Under $200 (50%) and $200–$349 (50%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Clayton Bay splits fairly evenly between Under $1,000 (41%) and $1,000–$1,799 (36%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 19%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is very common at 53.6%, which is far above the South Australian figure of 32.8%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is much lower than most areas, sitting at just 8.6%.

8.6% ▼ -20.3%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 10.8%
  • 2016: 12.4%
  • 2021: 8.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

53.6% ▼ -1.0%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 54.2%
  • 2016: 51.1%
  • 2021: 53.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Clayton Bay, Owned outright is the majority at 54%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 34%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 95.5% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. While these detached homes dominate, 66.8% have three or more bedrooms, which is well below the Australian average.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

95.5% ▼ -1.3%

Lower than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.7%
  • 2016: 94.4%
  • 2021: 95.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.8% ▲ +9.3%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 61.2%
  • 2016: 71.3%
  • 2021: 66.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Clayton Bay, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Flat or apartment is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Clayton Bay, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 2 bedrooms is next at 21%.

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 Clayton Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40265/clayton-bay/topic/housing-dwellings