Smoky Bay · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Smoky Bay

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

Low mortgage costs and a high rate of home ownership shape the housing landscape in Smoky Bay. More than half of the homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure, creating a residential profile where few people rent.

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📍 Smoky Bay, Urban Centre

Where Smoky Bay sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 —
  • $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 Smoky Bay — higher than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Smoky Bay$340
5680, SA $240
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,000, which is well below the South Australian figure of $1,500. However, weekly rents are a little above the state average at $340, having risen $165 since 2016.

$340 —

Higher than 73% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $175
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,000 ▲ +25.0%

Lower than 77% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $800
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Smoky Bay, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (22%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is very common here, with 52.2% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the 31.0% national average. Only 7.2% of households rent, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

7.2% ▼ -46.0%

Lower than 93% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 13.4%
  • 2016: 25.3%
  • 2021: 7.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

52.2% ▲ +18.8%

Higher than 87% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 43.9%
  • 2016: 49.3%
  • 2021: 52.2%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Smoky Bay, Owned outright is the majority at 54%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 34%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every home in Smoky Bay is a separate house. While these homes are exclusively detached, those with three or more bedrooms make up 66.7% of the total, which is well below the national average of 73.8%.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 93.3%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.7% ▼ -16.4%

Lower than 84% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 79.8%
  • 2016: 52.0%
  • 2021: 66.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Smoky Bay, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Smoky Bay, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 60%; 4 bedrooms is next at 21%.

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 Smoky Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL422047/smoky-bay/topic/housing-dwellings