Kidman Park · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Kidman Park

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

Far more people own their homes outright in Kidman Park than the national figure, with 42.6% of households holding their property debt-free. This reflects a housing landscape where large, detached homes are the norm. The area is predominantly made up of family-sized properties, though typical costs for both rent and mortgages remain higher than in most other areas.

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📍 Kidman Park, Suburb / Locality

Where Kidman Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$358 ▲ +51.7%
  • $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 Kidman Park — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Kidman Park$358
5025, SA $375
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $358 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,869, both of which are higher than most areas. These costs sit a little above the South Australian figures, while remaining about the same as the national average.

$358 ▲ +51.7%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $236
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $358

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,869 ▲ +3.8%

Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,800
  • 2016: $1,907
  • 2021: $1,869

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Kidman Park, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (27%) and Under $200 (19%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Kidman Park, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 42.6% of homes owned outright—a figure far above the Australian average of 31%. Meanwhile, the 23.3% of households that rent is well below both the state and national figures.

23.3% ▲ +5.6%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.1%
  • 2016: 21.3%
  • 2021: 23.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.6% ▼ -14.9%

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 50.1%
  • 2016: 47.1%
  • 2021: 42.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Kidman Park, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 81.2% of the area, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 86.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, a proportion far above the Australian average.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

81.2% ▼ -4.6%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 85.1%
  • 2016: 82.5%
  • 2021: 81.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.2% ▲ +0.6%

Higher than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 85.7%
  • 2016: 84.9%
  • 2021: 86.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Kidman Park, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Kidman Park, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 58%; 4 bedrooms is next at 26%.

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 Kidman Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40690/kidman-park/topic/housing-dwellings