Pasadena · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Pasadena

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

Housing in Pasadena has seen a shift in its makeup over the last decade, with a growing mix of home types. This is a well-established area where 35.2% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

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Where Pasadena sits — Median rent (weekly)

$333 ▲ +38.8%
  • $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 Pasadena — higher than 67% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Pasadena$333
5042, SA $315
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,733, which is higher than most areas and a little above the South Australian figure. Renters usually pay $333 a week, also higher than most similar areas, though this is a little below the national figure.

$333 ▲ +38.8%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $240
  • 2016: $290
  • 2021: $333

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +22.5%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,415
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Pasadena splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (43%) and $350–$549 (41%), with Under $200 at 11%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Pasadena, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (23%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning and renting patterns differ from the wider region, as only 18.5% of households rent, which is far below the national average. This is consistent with the fact that 35.2% of homes are owned outright.

18.5% ▲ +7.0%

Higher than 55% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.3%
  • 2016: 18.9%
  • 2021: 18.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.2% ▼ -18.8%

Lower than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 43.4%
  • 2016: 40.8%
  • 2021: 35.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Pasadena, the largest group is Owned outright at 35%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 67.2% of the area, which is far below the South Australian figure. The area has fewer large homes than most, with three or more bedrooms in 72.8% of dwellings and a low number of people per bedroom.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

67.2% ▲ +3.4%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 65.0%
  • 2016: 83.3%
  • 2021: 67.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.8% ▲ +3.2%

Lower than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 70.6%
  • 2016: 72.4%
  • 2021: 72.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Pasadena, Separate house is the majority at 67%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 29%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Pasadena, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

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 Pasadena [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41120/pasadena/topic/housing-dwellings