Average rent in Outback, SA2026

Outback is part of the Unincorporated SA council area and sits 545km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 2,030 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $95/week, which is below the South Australia median of $283/week. About 32% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$95/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,030

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Adelaide
545 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Unincorporated SA

Renting in Outback

Outback sits below the South Australia median, with the typical renter paying $95/week — 66% less than the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 45% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 32% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (79%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 2,030, the median age is 43, and the most common occupation is Managers. 10% of residents were born overseas. Outback is 545km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Outback?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Outback, SA was $95. 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 Outback rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Outback came in at $95 — 66% below. Outback sits 545km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 79% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Outback have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Outback's $95/week (ABS 2021) include APY Lands, Western. West Coast (SA), Naracoorte Surrounds, Le Hunte - Elliston 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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