Average rent in Burnside - Wattle Park, SA — 2026

Burnside - Wattle Park sits in the Burnside local government area, 7km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 19,066 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $360/week — above the South Australia state median of $283/week. 21% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$360/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,066

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Adelaide
7 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
73%
Flats / apartments
10%
Born overseas
33%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Burnside

Renting in Burnside - Wattle Park

Burnside - Wattle Park is one of the more expensive parts of South Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $360/week, around 27% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 77% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (73%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 7km from Adelaide, with a population of around 19,066 and a median age of 44. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Burnside - Wattle Park?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Burnside - Wattle Park, SA was $360. 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 Burnside - Wattle Park rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Burnside - Wattle Park came in at $360 — 27% above. Burnside - Wattle Park sits 7km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 73% separate houses and 10% flats).
Which suburbs near Burnside - Wattle Park have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Burnside - Wattle Park's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Happy Valley, Prospect, McLaren Vale. Sheidow Park - Trott Park, Belair, Unley - Parkside 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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