Ceduna · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Ceduna

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

Much lower housing costs than most similar areas define Ceduna, where the typical monthly mortgage is just $1,192. This affordability is matched by a high proportion of renters, with 40.2% of households renting their homes. Most people live in detached houses, and larger homes with three or more bedrooms are common.

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📍 Ceduna, Urban Centre

Where Ceduna sits — Median rent (weekly)

$220
  • $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 Ceduna — lower than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Ceduna$220
5690, SA $160
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The usual monthly home loan payment of $1,192 is well below the South Australian figure of $1,500. Rents are also far below the national average, with the typical weekly rent sitting at $220, though this has risen by $12 since 2016.

$220

Lower than 71% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $208
  • 2021: $220

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,192 ▼ -1.7%

Lower than 64% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $1,213
  • 2016: $1,279
  • 2021: $1,192

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Ceduna, $200–$349 is the majority at 55%; Under $200 is next at 37%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Ceduna, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by Under $1,000 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (15%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than in other parts of the state, with 40.2% of households renting. This is well above the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, 30.9% of homes are owned outright, which is about the same as the Australian average.

40.2% ▲ +3.3%

Higher than 86% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 38.9%
  • 2016: 39.8%
  • 2021: 40.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.9% ▼ -0.4%

Lower than 74% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 31.1%
  • 2016: 31.0%
  • 2021: 30.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Ceduna, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 89.8% of all homes, a figure far above the national average of 72.3%. Most of these are larger properties, as 77.4% have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure.

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.

89.8% ▲ +2.9%

Lower than 68% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 87.3%
  • 2016: 88.7%
  • 2021: 89.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

77.4% ▼ -0.6%

Higher than 51% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 77.9%
  • 2016: 76.9%
  • 2021: 77.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Ceduna, Separate house is the majority at 90%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Ceduna, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 4 bedrooms is next at 18%.

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 Ceduna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL415008/ceduna/topic/housing-dwellings