Average rent in Adelaide Hills, SA — 2026
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
- 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
ABS 2021
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.
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