Nairne · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Nairne

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

Far more separate houses are found in Nairne than in most other areas, with 98% of homes being detached. This creates a landscape of large family dwellings, though rental prices have climbed sharply in recent years. The typical weekly rent is now $350, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

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📍 Nairne, Urban Centre

Where Nairne sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 6 areas
  • $43–$64: 18 areas
  • $64–$86: 38 areas
  • $86–$107: 35 areas
  • $107–$129: 46 areas
  • $129–$150: 25 areas
  • $150–$171: 104 areas
  • $171–$193: 82 areas
  • $193–$214: 143 areas
  • $214–$236: 130 areas
  • $236–$257: 175 areas
  • $257–$279: 114 areas
  • $279–$300: 125 areas
  • $300–$321: 194 areas
  • $321–$343: 101 areas
  • $343–$364: 128 areas
  • $364–$386: 82 areas
  • $386–$407: 92 areas
  • $407–$429: 41 areas
  • $429–$450: 24 areas
  • $450–$471: 32 areas
  • $471–$493: 13 areas
  • $493–$514: 19 areas
  • $514–$536: 14 areas
  • $536–$557: 9 areas
  • $557–$579: 6 areas
  • $579–$600: 15 areas

All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Nairne — higher than 75% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Nairne$350
5252, SA $340
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents have risen by $150 since 2016 to reach $350, a figure a little above the South Australian average. Meanwhile, the usual monthly home loan payment is $1,495, which has barely changed since 2011 and sits a little below the national figure.

$350

Higher than 75% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,495 ▼ -0.3%

Higher than 61% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $1,500
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,495

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Nairne, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (44%) and Under $200 (6%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Nairne, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 55%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 24%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Over half of all households (53.8%) have a mortgage, and the proportion of homes owned outright has fallen 13 points since 2011 to 23.5%. This is well below both the state and national figures. Renting is also less common here than elsewhere, accounting for 20.9% of households.

20.9% ▼ -19.1%

Lower than 52% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 25.8%
  • 2016: 32.5%
  • 2021: 20.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

23.5% ▼ -35.0%

Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 36.2%
  • 2016: 31.6%
  • 2021: 23.5%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Nairne, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 54%; Owned outright is next at 23%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 90% having three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the fact that 98% of all dwellings are separate houses, which is far above the state average.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Higher than 57% of urban centre areas.

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

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

98.0% ▲ +7.0%

Higher than 75% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 91.5%
  • 2016: 92.0%
  • 2021: 98.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.0% ▲ +8.5%

Higher than 87% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 83.0%
  • 2016: 76.2%
  • 2021: 90.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Nairne, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Nairne, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 36%.

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 Nairne [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL414002/nairne/topic/housing-dwellings