Klemzig · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Klemzig

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

A high proportion of renters defines the housing landscape in Klemzig, where 41% of households rent their homes. This is far above both the state and national figures. The area has a mix of home types, though detached houses are less common here than in most other Australian suburbs.

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📍 Klemzig, Suburb / Locality

Where Klemzig sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +30.4%
  • $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 Klemzig — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Klemzig$300
5087, SA $310
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is about the same as the South Australian figure and well below the national typical rent of $375. For those with mortgages, the usual monthly payment is $1,684, a little above the state average.

$300 ▲ +30.4%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $230
  • 2016: $270
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,684 ▲ +3.6%

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,625
  • 2016: $1,667
  • 2021: $1,684

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Klemzig, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (34%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Klemzig, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (34%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 41% of households renting, which is far above the state figure of 27.6%. In contrast, the 26.1% of homes owned outright is well below both the state and national averages.

41.0% ▲ +5.0%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 39.1%
  • 2016: 39.4%
  • 2021: 41.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

26.1% ▼ -16.7%

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 31.3%
  • 2016: 29.0%
  • 2021: 26.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Klemzig, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Owned outright (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 68% of the stock, which is far below the South Australian figure of 78%. This trend is consistent with a lower share of large homes, as those with three or more bedrooms are well below the national average.

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.

68.0% ▼ -4.7%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 71.3%
  • 2016: 65.5%
  • 2021: 68.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

68.7% ▲ +7.8%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 63.8%
  • 2016: 66.3%
  • 2021: 68.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Klemzig, Separate house is the majority at 68%; Flat or apartment is next at 17%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Klemzig, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 2 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 Klemzig [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40703/klemzig/topic/housing-dwellings