Average rent in North Adelaide, SA — 2026

North Adelaide is part of the Adelaide council area and sits 2km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 6,823 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $390/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 47% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$390/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,823

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Adelaide
2 km
Households renting
47%
Separate houses
21%
Flats / apartments
28%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Adelaide

Renting in North Adelaide

Renting in North Adelaide costs more than most of South Australia — the typical renter pays $390/week, which is 38% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (47%) living mostly in flats and apartments (28%), which fits the inner-Adelaide pattern. About 29% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. North Adelaide is 2km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in North Adelaide?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in North Adelaide, SA was $390. 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 North Adelaide rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while North Adelaide came in at $390 — 38% above. North Adelaide sits 2km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 21% separate houses and 28% flats).
Which suburbs near North Adelaide have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than North Adelaide's $390/week (ABS 2021) include Hallett Cove, Walkerville, Highbury - Dernancourt. Adelaide, Uraidla - Summertown, Aldgate - Stirling 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.

Nearby suburbs in SA

Coromandel Valley

$420/wk

Beaumont - Glen Osmond

$420/wk

Aldgate - Stirling

$410/wk

Uraidla - Summertown

$400/wk

Adelaide

$400/wk

Walkerville

$380/wk

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