West Hindmarsh · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in West Hindmarsh

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

Higher than average costs for both renting and mortgages mark daily life in West Hindmarsh. This is a high-demand area where 40.4% of households rent, a figure far above the South Australian average.

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📍 West Hindmarsh, Suburb / Locality

Where West Hindmarsh sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +28.0%
  • $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 West Hindmarsh — higher than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
West Hindmarsh$320
5007, SA $365
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $320, which is higher than most areas. Similarly, the usual monthly home loan payment is $1,733, which is a little above the South Australian figure.

$320 ▲ +28.0%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $290
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,733 ▲ +5.2%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,647
  • 2016: $1,695
  • 2021: $1,733

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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West Hindmarsh splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (42%) and $350–$549 (42%), with Under $200 at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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West Hindmarsh splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (40%) and $1,000–$1,799 (37%), with Under $1,000 at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 40.4% of households renting, which is far above the state average. Meanwhile, those who own their home outright make up 25.8%, a figure well below the national average.

40.4% ▲ +3.0%

Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 39.2%
  • 2016: 38.1%
  • 2021: 40.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.8% ▼ -10.8%

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.9%
  • 2016: 26.6%
  • 2021: 25.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In West Hindmarsh, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Small homes are more common here, as the share of houses with three or more bedrooms is far below the national figure. Separate houses make up 69.1% of dwellings, which is well below the South Australian average.

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.

69.1% ▲ +0.6%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 68.7%
  • 2016: 66.4%
  • 2021: 69.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

62.4% ▲ +6.6%

Lower than 84% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 58.6%
  • 2016: 60.4%
  • 2021: 62.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In West Hindmarsh, Separate house is the majority at 69%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 17%.

Bedrooms per home

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In West Hindmarsh, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (36%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

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 West Hindmarsh [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41567/west-hindmarsh/topic/housing-dwellings