Glengowrie · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Glengowrie

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

Separate houses make up 58.3% of the homes in Glengowrie, though this is far below the national figure. The area is marked by relatively high housing costs, with typical monthly mortgage payments reaching $1,950. While many residents own their homes, a significant number also rent in a market where prices are higher than in most similar areas.

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📍 Glengowrie, Suburb / Locality

Where Glengowrie sits — Median rent (weekly)

$370 ▲ +32.1%
  • $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 Glengowrie — higher than 76% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Glengowrie$370
5044, SA $350
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,950, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,500. Renters also face higher costs than most areas, with the usual weekly rent sitting at $370.

$370 ▲ +32.1%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $280
  • 2016: $320
  • 2021: $370

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▲ +20.0%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,625
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Glengowrie, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (25%) and Under $200 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Glengowrie, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is common here, with 36.9% of homes owned outright, which is well above the Australian average. Around 21.7% of households rent, a figure that is well below both the state and national levels.

21.7% ▼ -2.6%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.3%
  • 2016: 23.3%
  • 2021: 21.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

36.9% ▼ -3.8%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 38.4%
  • 2016: 37.5%
  • 2021: 36.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Glengowrie splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (37%) and Owned with a mortgage (36%), with Rented at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, making up only 58.3% of dwellings. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are more frequent, accounting for 38% of the local housing mix.

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.

58.3% ▼ -2.7%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 60.0%
  • 2016: 56.8%
  • 2021: 58.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.3% ▲ +12.1%

Lower than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 66.2%
  • 2016: 69.7%
  • 2021: 74.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Glengowrie, Separate house is the majority at 59%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 38%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Glengowrie, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 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 Glengowrie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40509/glengowrie/topic/housing-dwellings