Mallala · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Mallala

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments in Mallala are much lower than in most similar areas. This is a place where separate houses dominate the landscape, with 86.6% of all dwellings being detached homes.

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📍 Mallala, Suburb / Locality

Where Mallala sits — Median rent (weekly)

$278 ▲ +85.3%
  • $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 Mallala — lower than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Mallala$278
5502, SA $295
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,192, which is well below the South Australian figure of $1,500. Weekly rent is $278, which is about the same as the state average and well below the national figure of $375.

$278 ▲ +85.3%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $150
  • 2016: $240
  • 2021: $278

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,192 ▲ +1.9%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,170
  • 2016: $1,192
  • 2021: $1,192

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Mallala, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (32%) and Under $200 (19%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Mallala, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 54%; Under $1,000 is next at 35%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 40.1% of homes are owned with a mortgage, while 33.5% are owned outright. The proportion of households renting is 23.4%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

23.4% ▲ +33.1%

Higher than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.6%
  • 2016: 16.8%
  • 2021: 23.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.5% ▼ -9.6%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 37.1%
  • 2016: 36.3%
  • 2021: 33.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Mallala, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 86.6% of homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. These homes are often large, with 82% having three or more bedrooms and a higher number of people per bedroom than most areas.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.90

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

86.6% ▼ -10.5%

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.8%
  • 2016: 96.3%
  • 2021: 86.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

82.0% ▼ -7.1%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 88.3%
  • 2016: 86.6%
  • 2021: 82.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Mallala, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Other dwelling is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Mallala, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 24%.

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 Mallala [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40811/mallala/topic/housing-dwellings