Kilburn · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Kilburn

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

Over half of all households in Kilburn are rented, a figure far above the national average. This makes it a predominantly rental area where housing costs remain well below the national figures. The typical weekly rent is $270, and most monthly mortgage payments are lower than in most other areas.

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📍 Kilburn, Suburb / Locality

Where Kilburn sits — Median rent (weekly)

$270 ▲ +54.3%
  • $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 Kilburn — lower than 53% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Kilburn$270
5084, SA $290
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $270, which is a little below the South Australian figure and well below the national average. Home loan payments are also affordable, with the typical monthly payment of $1,472 sitting well below the Australian figure of $1,863.

$270 ▲ +54.3%

Lower than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $175
  • 2016: $230
  • 2021: $270

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,472 ▼ -3.0%

Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,384
  • 2021: $1,472

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Kilburn, the largest group is $200–$349 at 47%, followed by Under $200 (31%) and $350–$549 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Kilburn, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (23%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 55% of households renting compared to just 30.6% nationally. Very few people own their homes outright—only 17.9%—which is far below the state and national figures.

55.0% ▼ 0.0%

Higher than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 55.0%
  • 2016: 53.6%
  • 2021: 55.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

17.9% ▼ -5.9%

Lower than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 19.1%
  • 2016: 18.5%
  • 2021: 17.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Kilburn, Rented is the majority at 55%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are far less common than in most areas, making up only 45.7% of homes. Many residents live in townhouses or semi-detached homes, and with fewer large houses available, there are more people per bedroom than in most of Australia.

0.90 ▼ -25.0%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

45.7% ▲ +7.1%

Lower than 93% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 42.7%
  • 2016: 41.5%
  • 2021: 45.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

64.6% ▲ +10.2%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 58.6%
  • 2016: 62.1%
  • 2021: 64.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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Kilburn splits fairly evenly between Separate house (46%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (43%), with Flat or apartment at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Kilburn, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 2 bedrooms is next at 31%.

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 Kilburn [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40692/kilburn/topic/housing-dwellings