Oaklands Park · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Oaklands Park

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

Nearly half of all households in Oaklands Park are rented, a rate far above the national figure. This makes it one of the highest-renting areas for its size, with a housing mix dominated by townhouses and smaller homes rather than detached houses.

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📍 Oaklands Park, Suburb / Locality

Where Oaklands Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +66.7%
  • $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 Oaklands Park — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Oaklands Park$300
5046, SA $335
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent is $300, which is about the same as the South Australian figure but well below the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,625, a little above the state figure but lower than the Australian typical of $1,863.

$300 ▲ +66.7%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $180
  • 2016: $265
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,625 → 0.0%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,625
  • 2016: $1,512
  • 2021: $1,625

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Oaklands Park splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (36%) and $350–$549 (35%), with Under $200 at 28%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Oaklands Park, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 48.0% of the area, far above both the state and national figures. In contrast, those who own their homes outright are much fewer here than in most areas, sitting at 22.1%.

48.0% ▲ +2.0%

Higher than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 47.1%
  • 2016: 49.7%
  • 2021: 48.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

22.1% ▼ -16.3%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 26.4%
  • 2016: 22.4%
  • 2021: 22.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Oaklands Park, the largest group is Rented at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Owned outright (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common, making up 49.0% of the area. Separate houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, and homes with three or more bedrooms are also far below the national figure.

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.

43.9% ▼ -0.2%

Lower than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 44.0%
  • 2016: 40.2%
  • 2021: 43.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

58.2% ▲ +9.5%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 53.2%
  • 2016: 55.1%
  • 2021: 58.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Oaklands Park, the largest group is Townhouse / semi-detached at 49%, followed by Separate house (44%) and Flat or apartment (7%).

Bedrooms per home

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In Oaklands Park, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 50%; 2 bedrooms is next at 35%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Oaklands Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41067/oaklands-park/topic/housing-dwellings