Tranmere · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Tranmere

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

Higher costs for both rent and mortgages define the daily experience of housing in Tranmere. Most residents live in separate houses, with 81% of homes being detached, though a significant number of people are renting compared to similar areas.

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📍 Tranmere, Suburb / Locality

Where Tranmere sits — Median rent (weekly)

$385 ▲ +28.3%
  • $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 Tranmere — higher than 79% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Tranmere$385
5073, SA $350
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Renting is much more expensive here than in most areas, with typical weekly rent at $385. Homeowners also face higher costs, as the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,978 is well above the South Australian figure.

$385 ▲ +28.3%

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $320
  • 2021: $385

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,978 ▼ -0.1%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,979
  • 2016: $1,987
  • 2021: $1,978

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Tranmere, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and $550–$749 (13%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Tranmere, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 29.8% of households are renting, which is much higher than in most areas. This sits alongside 37.2% of homes being owned outright, a figure well above the national average.

29.8% ▲ +0.5%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 29.7%
  • 2016: 28.2%
  • 2021: 29.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.2% ▲ +1.2%

Lower than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 36.8%
  • 2016: 36.6%
  • 2021: 37.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Tranmere, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (30%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large family homes are common, with 81.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Separate houses make up 81% of all homes, which is well above the state and national figures.

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.

81.0% ▼ -1.7%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 82.4%
  • 2016: 82.8%
  • 2021: 81.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.1% ▲ +5.3%

Higher than 55% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 77.0%
  • 2016: 78.2%
  • 2021: 81.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Tranmere, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Tranmere, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 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 Tranmere [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41471/tranmere/topic/housing-dwellings