Average rent in Berri, SA2026

Berri is part of the Berri Barmera council area and sits 197km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 4,143 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $215/week, which is below the South Australia median of $283/week. About 41% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$215/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,143

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Adelaide
197 km
Households renting
41%
Separate houses
78%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Berri Barmera

Renting in Berri

Berri comes in cheaper than most of South Australia — the typical renter pays $215/week, around 24% below the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 54% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 41% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (78%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 4,143, median age 42, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 14% of residents were born overseas. At 197km from Adelaide, Berri typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Berri?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Berri, SA was $215. 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 Berri rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Berri came in at $215 — 24% below. Berri sits 197km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 78% separate houses and 4% flats).
Which suburbs near Berri have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Berri's $215/week (ABS 2021): Kangaroo Island, Grant, Renmark. On the higher end, you've got Ceduna, Wakefield - Barunga West, Eyre Peninsula. 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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