Average rent in Coober Pedy, SA2026

Coober Pedy is part of the Coober Pedy council area and sits 751km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 1,566 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $163/week, which is below the South Australia median of $283/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
1,566

ABS 2021

Median age
50
Distance to Adelaide
751 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
6%
Born overseas
26%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Coober Pedy

Renting in Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy comes in cheaper than most of South Australia — the typical renter pays $163/week, around 42% below the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 55% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 33% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (88%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 1,566, median age 50, and the most common occupation category is Community and Personal Service Workers. 26% of residents were born overseas. At 751km from Adelaide, Coober Pedy 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 Coober Pedy?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Coober Pedy, SA was $163. 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 Coober Pedy rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. Coober Pedy sat at $163 — 42% below the state average. The suburb is 751km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (88% separate houses, 6% flats here).
Which suburbs near Coober Pedy have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Coober Pedy's $163/week (ABS 2021): Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour, Karoonda - Lameroo, Naracoorte Surrounds. On the higher end, you've got Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, Quorn - Lake Gilles, Millicent. 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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