Welland · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Welland

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

A higher share of renters than most areas now live in Welland, where 32.7% of households rent. The neighborhood is largely made up of separate houses, though these are often smaller than the state average. Most residents live in homes with three bedrooms.

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📍 Welland, Suburb / Locality

Where Welland sits — Median rent (weekly)

$305 ▲ +74.3%
  • $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 Welland — higher than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Welland$305
5007, SA $365
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,767, which is higher than most areas and a little above the South Australian figure. Weekly rent is around $305, which is about the same as the state average but a little below the national figure.

$305 ▲ +74.3%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $175
  • 2016: $293
  • 2021: $305

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,767 ▲ +2.0%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,636
  • 2021: $1,767

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Welland, the largest group is $200–$349 at 41%, followed by $350–$549 (35%) and Under $200 (21%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Welland splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (37%), with $3,000 or more at 14%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 32.7% of households renting. However, those who own their homes outright make up 36.7% of the total, which is well above both the state and national figures.

32.7% ▲ +5.7%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 30.9%
  • 2016: 33.3%
  • 2021: 32.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

36.7% ▲ +3.1%

Lower than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 35.6%
  • 2016: 35.1%
  • 2021: 36.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Welland splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (37%) and Rented (33%), with Owned with a mortgage at 29%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are much less common here than in most areas, at 67.3%. This is reflected in the size of the homes, as those with three or more bedrooms are well below the state and national averages.

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.

67.3% ▼ -9.4%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 74.3%
  • 2016: 69.7%
  • 2021: 67.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

67.3% ▲ +4.8%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 64.2%
  • 2016: 67.9%
  • 2021: 67.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Welland, Separate house is the majority at 67%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 19%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Welland, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 28%.

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 Welland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41560/welland/topic/housing-dwellings