Goolwa North · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Goolwa North

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

Almost every home in Goolwa North is a separate house, with 96.8% of dwellings fitting this type. This is a highly stable housing market where 64.3% of people own their home outright, a figure far above the national average.

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📍 Goolwa North, Suburb / Locality

Where Goolwa North sits — Median rent (weekly)

$270 ▲ +22.7%
  • $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 Goolwa North — lower than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Goolwa North$270
5214, SA $277
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing costs are relatively low here, with the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,246 falling well below the Australian figure. Similarly, the usual weekly rent is $270, which is a little below the state average.

$270 ▲ +22.7%

Lower than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $220
  • 2016: $265
  • 2021: $270

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,246 ▲ +11.1%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,122
  • 2016: $1,247
  • 2021: $1,246

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Goolwa North, $200–$349 is the majority at 70%; $350–$549 is next at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Goolwa North, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (25%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high, with 64.3% of homes owned outright, which is far above both state and national levels. In contrast, the 14% of households that rent is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

14.0% ▼ -13.8%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 16.2%
  • 2016: 16.4%
  • 2021: 14.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

64.3% ▲ +31.6%

Higher than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.9%
  • 2016: 53.1%
  • 2021: 64.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Goolwa North, Owned outright is the majority at 64%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 18%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 77.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Because there are so many rooms available, there are only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is well below the state and national figures.

0.60 ▼ -40.0%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.60
  • 2021: 0.60

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

96.8% ▼ -0.6%

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 97.4%
  • 2016: 95.9%
  • 2021: 96.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.1% ▼ -4.1%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 80.3%
  • 2016: 79.5%
  • 2021: 77.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Goolwa North, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Goolwa North, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 4 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 Goolwa North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40523/goolwa-north/topic/housing-dwellings