Hartley · State Electorate

Housing & Dwellings in Hartley

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

Typical weekly rents of $340 are lower than most areas in Hartley, making it a more affordable spot to live than many other suburbs. While the area has a strong mix of homeowners and renters, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people renting over the last decade.

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📍 Hartley, State Electorate

Where Hartley sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 ▲ +36.0%
  • $100–$118: 6 areas
  • $118–$136: 1 area
  • $136–$154: 0 areas
  • $154–$171: 0 areas
  • $171–$189: 4 areas
  • $189–$207: 6 areas
  • $207–$225: 10 areas
  • $225–$243: 10 areas
  • $243–$261: 21 areas
  • $261–$279: 6 areas
  • $279–$296: 16 areas
  • $296–$314: 45 areas
  • $314–$332: 33 areas
  • $332–$350: 16 areas
  • $350–$368: 38 areas
  • $368–$386: 58 areas
  • $386–$404: 44 areas
  • $404–$421: 30 areas
  • $421–$439: 21 areas
  • $439–$457: 18 areas
  • $457–$475: 12 areas
  • $475–$493: 12 areas
  • $493–$511: 6 areas
  • $511–$529: 3 areas
  • $529–$546: 3 areas
  • $546–$564: 2 areas
  • $564–$582: 4 areas
  • $582–$600: 8 areas

All state electorate areas, 2021. The marker is Hartley — lower than 61% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Hartley$340
Greater Adelaide $320
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The usual weekly rent is $340, which is a little above the South Australian figure. For those with a home loan, the typical monthly payment is $1,748, a little above the state average.

$340 ▲ +36.0%

Lower than 61% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $290
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,748 ▲ +2.8%

Lower than 58% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: $1,700
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,748

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Hartley, the largest group is $350–$549 at 43%, followed by $200–$349 (36%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Hartley splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (37%) and $1,000–$1,799 (34%), with Under $1,000 at 18%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 33.6% of homes are owned outright, which is higher than most areas. However, the proportion of households renting has risen significantly since 2011, climbing from 13.9% to 30.4%.

30.4% ▲ +119.2%

Higher than 58% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 13.9%
  • 2016: 31.0%
  • 2021: 30.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.6% ▼ -11.6%

Higher than 61% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 38.1%
  • 2016: 35.8%
  • 2021: 33.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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Hartley splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (34%) and Owned with a mortgage (31%), with Rented at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 71.4% of homes, though this is well below the state figure and has fallen 25 points since 2011. Most homes are larger, with 75.8% having three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of state electorate areas.

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

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

71.4% ▼ -26.0%

Lower than 68% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 96.5%
  • 2016: 68.5%
  • 2021: 71.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.8% ▼ -8.2%

Lower than 59% of state electorate areas.

  • 2011: 82.6%
  • 2016: 69.5%
  • 2021: 75.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Hartley, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Hartley, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 21%.

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 Hartley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED40021/hartley/topic/housing-dwellings