Average rent in Bellevue Heights, SA2026

Bellevue Heights sits in the Mitcham local government area, 11km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 7,608 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $330/week — above the South Australia state median of $283/week. 19% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$330/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,608

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Adelaide
11 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
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Mitcham

Renting in Bellevue Heights

Bellevue Heights commands one of the higher rent points in South Australia, with the typical renter paying $330/week — about 17% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (77% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (86%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 7,608, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Bellevue Heights is 11km from Adelaide. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bellevue Heights?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bellevue Heights, SA was $330. 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 Bellevue Heights rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. Bellevue Heights sat at $330 — 17% above the state average. The suburb is 11km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (86% separate houses, 3% flats here).
Which suburbs near Bellevue Heights have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Bellevue Heights's $330/week (ABS 2021): Richmond (SA), Reynella, Aldinga. On the higher end, you've got Paradise - Newton, Toorak Gardens, Flinders Park. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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