Average rent in Morphett Vale - East, SA2026

Morphett Vale - East is part of the Onkaparinga council area and sits 22km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 13,863 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $300/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 26% 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
13,863

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Adelaide
22 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Onkaparinga

Renting in Morphett Vale - East

Morphett Vale - East runs roughly with the South Australia state median — renters typically pay $300/week, close to the $283/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (71% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 26% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (84%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 42 and a population around 13,863. The most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers, and 21% of residents were born overseas. Morphett Vale - East is 22km from Adelaide, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Morphett Vale - East?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Morphett Vale - East, 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 Morphett Vale - East rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Morphett Vale - East came in at $300 — 6% above. Morphett Vale - East sits 22km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 84% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Morphett Vale - East have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Morphett Vale - East'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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