Ethelton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Ethelton

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

A higher than usual share of renters live in Ethelton, where homes are often smaller than in other similar areas. While 30.4% of households rent, the area has a lower proportion of outright homeowners compared to the state and national figures.

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📍 Ethelton, Suburb / Locality

Where Ethelton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +27.7%
  • $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 Ethelton — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Ethelton$300
5015, SA $315
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the national figure of $375. Similarly, the usual monthly home loan payment is $1,500, which is about the same as the South Australian average and a little below the Australian figure.

$300 ▲ +27.7%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $235
  • 2016: $260
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,500 ▼ -1.1%

Lower than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,430
  • 2021: $1,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Ethelton, the largest group is $200–$349 at 44%, followed by $350–$549 (33%) and Under $200 (23%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Ethelton, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (23%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 30.4% of households renting. This is a little above the state average, while those who own their home outright (28.5%) are well below the South Australian figure.

30.4% ▼ -16.2%

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.3%
  • 2016: 34.2%
  • 2021: 30.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.5% ▲ +17.7%

Lower than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 24.2%
  • 2016: 25.3%
  • 2021: 28.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Ethelton, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned outright (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are much less common in Ethelton than in most areas, making up 70.6% of homes. This is well below the state average, and homes with three or more bedrooms are also much lower than in most similar areas.

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.

70.6% ▲ +5.7%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 66.8%
  • 2016: 70.5%
  • 2021: 70.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

67.5% ▲ +9.4%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 61.6%
  • 2016: 62.5%
  • 2021: 67.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Ethelton, Separate house is the majority at 71%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 22%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Ethelton, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 2 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 Ethelton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40415/ethelton/topic/housing-dwellings