Average rent in Adelaide Hills, SA2026

Adelaide Hills sits in the Adelaide Hills local government area, 30km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 7,051 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — above the South Australia state median of $283/week. 9% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,051

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Adelaide
30 km
Households renting
9%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Adelaide Hills

Renting in Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills sits close to the South Australia median, with renters typically paying $300/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 89% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 9% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (98%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 47 and a population of around 7,051. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 15% of residents were born overseas. 30km from Adelaide, Adelaide Hills is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Adelaide Hills?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Adelaide Hills, SA was $300. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Adelaide Hills rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Adelaide Hills came in at $300 — 6% above. Adelaide Hills sits 30km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 98% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Adelaide Hills have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Adelaide Hills's $300/week (ABS 2021) include Salisbury East, Morphett Vale - West, Nuriootpa. Mount Barker Surrounds, Edwardstown, Mitchell Park sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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