Housing

Housing rental quartiles

About this topic

Housing rental quartiles group renting households into four evenly sized rent bands so rental costs can be compared across places and across Census years. They show the relative rent profile of the renting population rather than fixed weekly rent brackets.

This topic is useful for comparing change over time because direct rent amounts are affected by inflation and broader market shifts. It is best read with household income and tenure when assessing rental affordability and housing stress.

Interpretation notes

  • This is a derived rent distribution for renting households, so quartiles show relative rent position rather than fixed weekly rent bands.
  • Quartiles are more useful than raw rent ranges for comparing rental profiles across areas or years.

Key insight

In 2021, the lowest rent quartile held the largest share among households renting their home in Burnside (C), accounting for 25%.

Section overview

Housing rental quartiles

Burnside (C) - Households (Enumerated)

This table summarises housing rental quartiles for Burnside (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide.

Chart view

Housing rental quartiles snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Burnside (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.

Burnside (C)
Greater Adelaide

Lowest group

2021 count

943

% of total

25.0%

Medium lowest

2021 count

943

% of total

25.0%

Medium highest

2021 count

943

% of total

25.0%

Highest group

2021 count

943

% of total

25.0%

Data table

Housing rental quartiles for Burnside (C). Housing rental quartiles. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Adelaide.

Housing rental quartiles for Burnside (C). Housing rental quartiles. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Adelaide.
Housing rental quartiles for Burnside (C). Housing rental quartiles. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Adelaide.
Category2021 count2021 %Greater Adelaide %
Lowest group94325.0%25.0%
Medium lowest94325.0%25.0%
Medium highest94325.0%25.0%
Highest group94325.0%25.0%
Total households with stated rent3,772100.0%100.0%