Average rent in Plympton, SA2026

Plympton sits in the West Torrens local government area, 6km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 26,480 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — above the South Australia state median of $283/week. 38% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
26,480

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Adelaide
6 km
Households renting
38%
Separate houses
58%
Flats / apartments
16%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
West Torrens

Renting in Plympton

Plympton sits close to the South Australia median, with renters typically paying $300/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 57% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 38% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (58%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 36 and a population of around 26,480. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 34% of residents were born overseas. 6km from Adelaide, Plympton is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Plympton?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Plympton, 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 Plympton rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Plympton came in at $300 — 6% above. Plympton sits 6km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 58% separate houses and 16% flats).
Which suburbs near Plympton have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Plympton'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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