$285 —
Lower than 63% of urban area areas.
- 2016: $250
- 2021: $285
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Victor Harbor - Goolwa · Urban Area
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Almost half of all homes in Victor Harbor - Goolwa are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. This makes the area stand out for its high level of home ownership. Combined with lower-than-average housing and rental costs, it is an area where many residents have secure, paid-off housing.
All urban area areas, 2021. The marker is Victor Harbor - Goolwa — lower than 63% of areas.
| Victor Harbor - Goolwa | $285 |
|---|---|
| 5213, SA | $283 |
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,253 is well below the Australian figure of $1,863. Weekly rents are also lower than most areas, with the usual rent at $285, which is well below the national figure of $375.
$285 —
Lower than 63% of urban area areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,253 ▲ +4.4%
Lower than 84% of urban area areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Victor Harbor - Goolwa, $200–$349 is the majority at 65%; $350–$549 is next at 19%.
In Victor Harbor - Goolwa, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (16%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Around 49.7% of homes are owned outright, a figure that is far above the South Australian average and has risen since 2011. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is much lower than most areas at 20.9%.
20.9% ▼ -10.5%
Lower than 92% of urban area areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
49.7% ▲ +9.2%
Higher than 99% of urban area areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Victor Harbor - Goolwa, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (23%) and Rented (21%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 89% of the area, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most of these are larger homes, with 75.7% having three or more bedrooms, though there are slightly fewer people per bedroom than the state average.
0.70 ▼ -30.0%
Lower than 99% of urban area areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
89.0% ▲ +0.3%
Higher than 83% of urban area areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
75.7% ▲ +4.0%
Lower than 67% of urban area areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Victor Harbor - Goolwa, Separate house is the majority at 89%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 8%.
In Victor Harbor - Goolwa, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 22%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Victor Harbor - Goolwa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sua/4007/victor-harbor-goolwa/topic/housing-dwellings