Average rent in Paralowie, SA2026

Paralowie is part of the Salisbury council area and sits 19km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 17,816 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $300/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 25% 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
17,816

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Adelaide
19 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Salisbury

Renting in Paralowie

Paralowie 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 (73% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 25% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (92%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 35 and a population around 17,816. The most common occupation is Labourers, and 30% of residents were born overseas. Paralowie is 19km 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 Paralowie?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Paralowie, 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 Paralowie rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. Paralowie sat at $300 — 6% above the state average. The suburb is 19km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (92% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Paralowie have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Paralowie's $300/week (ABS 2021): Salisbury East, Morphett Vale - West, Nuriootpa. On the higher end, you've got Mount Barker Surrounds, Edwardstown, Mitchell Park. 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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