Edithburgh · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Edithburgh

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

Ownership of homes has risen since 2011 in Edithburgh, with 57.6% of residents now owning their place outright. This is far above the national figure and reflects a shift away from renting. Housing costs here remain very affordable compared to the rest of the state.

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📍 Edithburgh, Urban Centre

Where Edithburgh sits — Median rent (weekly)

$213
  • $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 Edithburgh — lower than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Edithburgh$213
5583, SA $205
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $979, which is well below the South Australian figure of $1,500. Rent is also quite low, with the typical weekly payment of $213 sitting far below the Australian average of $375.

$213

Lower than 73% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $148
  • 2021: $213

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$979 ▲ +117.6%

Lower than 78% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $450
  • 2016: $650
  • 2021: $979

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Edithburgh, $200–$349 is the majority at 64%; Under $200 is next at 36%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Edithburgh, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 49%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (9%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A high number of people own their homes outright, which is far above the state and national figures. This trend has strengthened as the proportion of households renting fell by 13 points since 2011 to just 16.0%.

16.0% ▼ -44.1%

Lower than 68% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 28.7%
  • 2016: 20.7%
  • 2021: 16.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

57.6% ▲ +9.8%

Higher than 94% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 52.5%
  • 2016: 40.2%
  • 2021: 57.6%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Edithburgh, Owned outright is the majority at 59%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 21%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 91.4% of the local market, far above the national average of 72.3%. While 76.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are very few people per bedroom compared to most other areas.

0.60 ▼ -45.5%

Lower than 99% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.60

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

91.4% ▲ +0.3%

Lower than 61% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 91.1%
  • 2016: 97.6%
  • 2021: 91.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.1% ▲ +13.0%

Lower than 54% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 67.3%
  • 2016: 85.4%
  • 2021: 76.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Edithburgh, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Edithburgh, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 19%.

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 Edithburgh [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL422019/edithburgh/topic/housing-dwellings