Average rent in Highbury - Dernancourt, SA2026

Highbury - Dernancourt sits in the Tea Tree Gully local government area, 14km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 11,048 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $375/week — above the South Australia state median of $283/week. 14% 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
11,048

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Adelaide
14 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Tea Tree Gully

Renting in Highbury - Dernancourt

Highbury - Dernancourt commands one of the higher rent points in South Australia, with the typical renter paying $375/week — about 33% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (84% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (94%). 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 11,048, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Highbury - Dernancourt is 14km 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 Highbury - Dernancourt?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Highbury - Dernancourt, SA was $375. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Highbury - Dernancourt rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Highbury - Dernancourt came in at $375 — 33% above. Highbury - Dernancourt sits 14km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 94% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Highbury - Dernancourt have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Highbury - Dernancourt's $375/week (ABS 2021): Unley - Parkside, Blackwood, Belair. On the higher end, you've got Hallett Cove, Walkerville, North Adelaide. 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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