Thebarton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Thebarton

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

More people rent their homes in Thebarton than in most similar areas. Nearly half of all households rent, and the area has far fewer detached houses than the state average. This mix of housing types creates a living environment where smaller homes and rental properties are common.

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📍 Thebarton, Suburb / Locality

Where Thebarton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$315 ▲ +26.0%
  • $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 Thebarton — higher than 61% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Thebarton$315
5031, SA $350
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $315, which is higher than most areas. The usual monthly home-loan payment is $1,627, a little above the South Australian figure of $1,500 but a little below the national figure of $1,863.

$315 ▲ +26.0%

Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $285
  • 2021: $315

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,627 ▲ +7.3%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,530
  • 2021: $1,627

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Thebarton, the largest group is $350–$549 at 40%, followed by Under $200 (31%) and $200–$349 (27%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Thebarton splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (35%) and $1,000–$1,799 (32%), with Under $1,000 at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 47.6% of households renting, which is far above the South Australian figure of 27.6%. Conversely, only 24.8% of homes are owned outright, a rate well below both the state and national figures.

47.6% ▲ +2.9%

Higher than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.2%
  • 2016: 48.3%
  • 2021: 47.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.8% ▼ -1.3%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 25.2%
  • 2016: 22.4%
  • 2021: 24.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Thebarton, the largest group is Rented at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 56.5% of the market, which is far below the state average of 78.0%. This shift toward smaller dwellings is reflected in the fact that homes with three or more bedrooms are 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.

56.5% ▼ -0.1%

Lower than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 56.5%
  • 2016: 60.8%
  • 2021: 56.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

54.4% ▲ +8.0%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 50.3%
  • 2016: 53.0%
  • 2021: 54.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Thebarton, Separate house is the majority at 56%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 28%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Thebarton, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (34%) and 1 bedroom (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 Thebarton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41443/thebarton/topic/housing-dwellings