Joslin · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Joslin

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

A shift toward higher ownership has occurred in Joslin, where nearly 47% of homes are now owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31%. While the area is mostly made up of detached houses, the cost of borrowing for a home here is significantly higher than in most other places.

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📍 Joslin, Suburb / Locality

Where Joslin sits — Median rent (weekly)

$310 ▲ +3.3%
  • $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 Joslin — higher than 60% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Joslin$310
5070, SA $320
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,461 is much higher than most areas and well above the Australian figure. Weekly rents are higher than most areas, though at $310 they are a little below the national average.

$310 ▲ +3.3%

Higher than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $310

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,461 ▲ +23.1%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,109
  • 2021: $2,461

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Joslin, $200–$349 is the majority at 61%; $350–$549 is next at 35%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Joslin, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is common in Joslin, with 46.9% of homes owned outright, which is far above the South Australian average. Only 20% of households rent, a figure that is far below the national level.

20.0% ▼ -8.8%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 21.9%
  • 2016: 24.1%
  • 2021: 20.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.9% ▲ +13.2%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 41.5%
  • 2016: 43.9%
  • 2021: 46.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Joslin, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 78.6% of the area, though this is much lower than most similar areas. Most homes are larger, with 76.8% having three or more bedrooms.

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.

78.6% ▲ +2.8%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 76.5%
  • 2016: 78.3%
  • 2021: 78.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.8% ▲ +8.5%

Lower than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 70.7%
  • 2016: 74.9%
  • 2021: 76.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Joslin, Separate house is the majority at 77%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Joslin, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

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 Joslin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40642/joslin/topic/housing-dwellings