Westbourne Park · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Westbourne Park

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

Typical home loan payments in Westbourne Park have risen significantly, with the usual monthly cost now hitting $2,167. This is much higher than most areas and well above the South Australian figure. While many residents own their homes outright, those with mortgages face costs far exceeding the state average.

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📍 Westbourne Park, Suburb / Locality

Where Westbourne Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$305 ▲ +15.1%
  • $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 Westbourne Park — higher than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Westbourne Park$305
5041, SA $320
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Monthly mortgage payments are well above the South Australian figure by $667, with 33.4% of households paying $3,000 or more. In contrast, weekly rent is about the same as the state average at $305, which is a little below the national figure.

$305 ▲ +15.1%

Higher than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $265
  • 2016: $285
  • 2021: $305

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +25.0%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,950
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Westbourne Park, $200–$349 is the majority at 61%; $350–$549 is next at 27%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Westbourne Park, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 35%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 41.3% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the Australian average. The proportion of households renting is 21.7%, which is well below both the state and national levels.

21.7% ▼ -6.4%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 23.2%
  • 2016: 21.6%
  • 2021: 21.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.3% ▲ +5.1%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 39.3%
  • 2016: 41.3%
  • 2021: 41.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Westbourne Park, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 71.4% of the area, though this is much lower than in most similar areas. Homes with three or more bedrooms are also well below the state and national figures, falling at 68.6%.

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.

71.4% ▼ -6.0%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 75.9%
  • 2016: 72.7%
  • 2021: 71.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

68.6% ▲ +7.2%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 64.0%
  • 2016: 67.8%
  • 2021: 68.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Westbourne Park, Separate house is the majority at 71%; Flat or apartment is next at 19%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Westbourne Park, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 34%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (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 Westbourne Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41573/westbourne-park/topic/housing-dwellings