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 medium-low rent quartile held the largest share among households renting their home in Hackham, accounting for 40%.

Section overview

Housing rental quartiles

Hackham - Households (Enumerated)

This table summarises housing rental quartiles for Hackham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.

Housing rental quartiles snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Hackham, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).

Hackham
Onkaparinga (C)

Lowest group

2021 count

61

% of total

15.0%

Change from 2016

-

Medium lowest

2021 count

163

% of total

40.0%

Change from 2016

-

Medium highest

2021 count

131

% of total

32.1%

Change from 2016

-

Highest group

2021 count

53

% of total

13.0%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Housing rental quartiles for Hackham. Housing rental quartiles. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).

Housing rental quartiles for Hackham. Housing rental quartiles. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
Housing rental quartiles for Hackham. Housing rental quartiles. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Onkaparinga (C)%Count%Onkaparinga (C)%Countpp
Lowest group6115.0%18.6%4813.8%17.8%--
Medium lowest16340.0%25.6%7321.0%20.2%--
Medium highest13132.1%29.9%17851.3%37.5%--
Highest group5313.0%25.9%4813.8%24.5%--
Total households with stated rent408100.0%100.0%347100.0%100.0%--