Average rent in Lockleys, SA2026

Lockleys is part of the West Torrens council area and sits 6km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 13,452 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $300/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 31% 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
13,452

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Adelaide
6 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
68%
Flats / apartments
19%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
West Torrens

Renting in Lockleys

Lockleys sits close to the South Australia median, with renters typically paying $300/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 65% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 31% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (68%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 40 and a population of around 13,452. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 31% of residents were born overseas. 6km from Adelaide, Lockleys is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Lockleys?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Lockleys, SA was $300. 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 Lockleys rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. Lockleys sat at $300 — 6% above the state average. The suburb is 6km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (68% separate houses, 19% flats here).
Which suburbs near Lockleys have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Lockleys's $300/week (ABS 2021) include Salisbury East, Morphett Vale - West, Nuriootpa. Mount Barker Surrounds, Edwardstown, Mitchell Park 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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