Average rent in Mount Gambier - West, SA2026

Mount Gambier - West is part of the Grant council area and sits 372km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 14,499 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $220/week, which is below 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
14,499

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Adelaide
372 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
75%
Flats / apartments
9%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Grant

Renting in Mount Gambier - West

Mount Gambier - West sits below the South Australia median, with the typical renter paying $220/week — 22% less than the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 62% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 31% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (75%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 14,499, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 11% of residents were born overseas. Mount Gambier - West is 372km from Adelaide, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mount Gambier - West?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Mount Gambier - West, SA was $220. 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 Mount Gambier - West rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. Mount Gambier - West sat at $220 — 22% below the state average. The suburb is 372km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (75% separate houses, 9% flats here).
Which suburbs near Mount Gambier - West have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Mount Gambier - West's $220/week (ABS 2021) include Berri, Mannum, Kangaroo Island. Loxton, Elizabeth, Gilbert Valley 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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