Tusmore · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Tusmore

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

High monthly mortgage payments of $2,184 define the housing experience in Tusmore, where costs are much higher than in most areas. This is a well-established pocket where nearly 44% of homes are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure. While separate houses remain common, the area has a higher proportion of smaller homes and townhouses than typical suburbs.

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📍 Tusmore, Suburb / Locality

Where Tusmore sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360 ▲ +33.3%
  • $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 Tusmore — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Tusmore$360
5065, SA $335
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $2,184, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,500. Weekly rent is also higher than most areas, sitting at $360.

$360 ▲ +33.3%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $360

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,184 ▲ +10.6%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,975
  • 2016: $1,950
  • 2021: $2,184

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Tusmore, the largest group is $200–$349 at 42%, followed by $350–$549 (34%) and $550–$749 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Tusmore, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (22%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 43.9%. Meanwhile, 23.4% of households rent, which is well below the 30.6% seen across Australia.

23.4% ▲ +13.4%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 20.6%
  • 2016: 23.3%
  • 2021: 23.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

43.9% ▼ -6.7%

Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 47.1%
  • 2016: 43.3%
  • 2021: 43.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Tusmore, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 70.6% of the stock, though this is well below the state average of 78%. Homes here are generally smaller, with 69.4% having three or more bedrooms, a figure well below the national average.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

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

70.6% ▼ -8.5%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 77.2%
  • 2016: 70.9%
  • 2021: 70.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

69.4% ▼ -1.3%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 70.3%
  • 2016: 64.8%
  • 2021: 69.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Tusmore, Separate house is the majority at 71%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 29%.

Bedrooms per home

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Tusmore splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (29%), with 4 bedrooms at 26%.

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 Tusmore [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41479/tusmore/topic/housing-dwellings