St Georges · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in St Georges

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

Nearly half of all homes in St Georges are owned outright, making it a high-value area with very few renters. This stability comes with high costs, as both mortgages and rents are far above state and national figures.

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📍 St Georges, Suburb / Locality

Where St Georges sits — Median rent (weekly)

$495 ▲ +41.4%
  • $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 St Georges — higher than 92% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
St Georges$495
5064, SA $400
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,800, which is far above the South Australian figure of $1,500. Renters also pay a premium here, with a typical weekly rent of $495, well above the Australian average of $375.

$495 ▲ +41.4%

Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $350
  • 2016: $433
  • 2021: $495

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,800 ▲ +16.7%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,400
  • 2016: $2,550
  • 2021: $2,800

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In St Georges, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $550–$749 (36%) and $200–$349 (13%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In St Georges, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 45%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong, with 48.4% of dwellings owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Only 12.4% of households rent, a rate far below both the state and national levels.

12.4% ▼ -3.0%

Lower than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 12.8%
  • 2016: 14.0%
  • 2021: 12.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

48.4% ▼ -7.9%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 52.6%
  • 2016: 48.9%
  • 2021: 48.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In St Georges, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (12%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common, with 86.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the Australian average. Separate houses make up 73.2% of the stock, while townhouses and semi-detached homes account for another 25.8%.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

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

73.2% ▼ -2.8%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 75.4%
  • 2016: 74.0%
  • 2021: 73.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

86.8% ▲ +5.7%

Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 82.1%
  • 2016: 84.1%
  • 2021: 86.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In St Georges, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 26%.

Bedrooms per home

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In St Georges, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 5 or more (12%).

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 St Georges [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41368/st-georges/topic/housing-dwellings