Average rent in Payneham - Felixstow, SA2026

Payneham - Felixstow is part of the Norwood Payneham and St Peters council area and sits 5km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 13,122 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $330/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$330/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,122

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Adelaide
5 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
59%
Flats / apartments
19%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Norwood Payneham and St Peters

Renting in Payneham - Felixstow

Payneham - Felixstow is one of the more expensive parts of South Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $330/week, around 17% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 60% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (59%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 5km from Adelaide, with a population of around 13,122 and a median age of 41. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Payneham - Felixstow?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Payneham - Felixstow, SA was $330. 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 Payneham - Felixstow rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Payneham - Felixstow came in at $330 — 17% above. Payneham - Felixstow sits 5km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 59% separate houses and 19% flats).
Which suburbs near Payneham - Felixstow have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Payneham - Felixstow's $330/week (ABS 2021): Richmond (SA), Reynella, Aldinga. On the higher end, you've got Paradise - Newton, Toorak Gardens, Flinders 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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