Berri · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Berri

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

Separate houses make up 78.1% of the dwellings in Berri, which is well above the national figure. The area is much more affordable than most places, with typical weekly rents and mortgage payments far below the state and national averages.

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📍 Berri, Urban Centre

Where Berri sits — Median rent (weekly)

$215
  • $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 Berri — lower than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Berri$215
5343, SA $210
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $215, which is far below the Australian figure of $375. Home loans are also much lower than most areas, with the usual monthly payment of $1,040 sitting well below the South Australian average.

$215

Lower than 73% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $185
  • 2021: $215

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,040 ▼ -4.0%

Lower than 74% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $1,083
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,040

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Berri, $200–$349 is the majority at 57%; Under $200 is next at 38%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Berri, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (10%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in other areas, with 41.3% of households renting compared to 27.6% across South Australia. Meanwhile, 30.7% of homes are owned outright, which is a little below the state average.

41.3% ▼ -2.4%

Higher than 87% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 42.3%
  • 2016: 40.6%
  • 2021: 41.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.7% ▲ +9.1%

Lower than 74% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 28.1%
  • 2016: 29.4%
  • 2021: 30.7%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Berri, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most people live in detached houses, and 72.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. However, the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011 to 0.70, which is a little below the national figure.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

78.1% ▼ -0.3%

Lower than 89% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 78.4%
  • 2016: 79.2%
  • 2021: 78.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.8% ▼ -2.4%

Lower than 67% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 74.6%
  • 2016: 73.1%
  • 2021: 72.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Berri, Separate house is the majority at 78%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 18%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Berri, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 22%.

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 Berri [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL415006/berri/topic/housing-dwellings