Average rent in Morphett Vale - West, SA2026

Morphett Vale - West sits in the Onkaparinga local government area, 23km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 10,138 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $295/week — above the South Australia state median of $283/week. 31% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$295/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,138

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Adelaide
23 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
20%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Onkaparinga

Renting in Morphett Vale - West

Morphett Vale - West runs roughly with the South Australia state median — renters typically pay $295/week, close to the $283/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (67% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 31% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (86%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 39 and a population around 10,138. The most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers, and 20% of residents were born overseas. Morphett Vale - West is 23km 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 - West?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Morphett Vale - West, SA was $295. 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 Morphett Vale - West rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Morphett Vale - West came in at $295 — 4% above. Morphett Vale - West sits 23km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 86% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Morphett Vale - West have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Morphett Vale - West's $295/week (ABS 2021): Victor Harbor, Clarendon, Gawler - South. On the higher end, you've got Lyndoch, Adelaide Hills, Virginia - Waterloo Corner. 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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