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Figure 6.30: Time Series Analysis of Homes Rented Privately or Through an Agent
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Data Source: ABS Time Series Profile for the Cities of Port Adelaide Enfield, Charles Sturt, West Torrens and Greater Adelaide
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Defined using the State Government Western Adelaide Region boundary (i.e. the population of Port Adelaide Enfield (west), Charles Sturt and West
Torrens)
6.8.7. Public rental
Approximately 9% of dwellings across the Study Area are rented publically – which is a higher proportion
than the rate across Greater Adelaide of 6.0%. Within the region, public housing exists in the greatest
concentrations in Port Adelaide Enfield where it accounts for nearly 12% of the housing stock, while the
smallest proportion is in West Torrens, where 5.3% of dwellings are rented publically. In all areas, the
proportion of public housing decreased rapidly between 2001 and 2011, although this occurred most
noticably in Port Adelaide Enfield where the proportion of public housing dropped from 16.7% to 11.8%.
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Port Adelaide
Enfield
Charles Sturt
West Torrens Western Adelaide Greater Adelaide
Percentage of dwellings
2001 Census
2006 Census
2011 Census
