Average rent in Mitcham (SA), SA — 2026

Mitcham (SA) is part of the Mitcham council area and sits 6km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 16,506 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $346/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 18% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$346/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
16,506

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Adelaide
6 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
71%
Flats / apartments
15%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Mitcham

Renting in Mitcham (SA)

Mitcham (SA) is one of the more expensive parts of South Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $346/week, around 22% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 79% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (71%) 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 6km from Adelaide, with a population of around 16,506 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 Mitcham (SA)?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Mitcham (SA), SA was $346. 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 Mitcham (SA) rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Mitcham (SA) came in at $346 — 22% above. Mitcham (SA) sits 6km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 71% separate houses and 15% flats).
Which suburbs near Mitcham (SA) have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Mitcham (SA)'s $346/week (ABS 2021) include Warradale, Hahndorf - Echunga, Flinders Park. McLaren Vale, Prospect, Nairne 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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