Average rent in Port Adelaide, SA2026

Port Adelaide sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area, 12km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 11,589 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $275/week — below the South Australia state median of $283/week. 35% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$275/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,589

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Adelaide
12 km
Households renting
35%
Separate houses
65%
Flats / apartments
6%
Born overseas
27%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Port Adelaide Enfield

Renting in Port Adelaide

Port Adelaide sits close to the South Australia median, with renters typically paying $275/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 62% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 35% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (65%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 41 and a population of around 11,589. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 27% of residents were born overseas. 12km from Adelaide, Port Adelaide 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 Port Adelaide?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Port Adelaide, SA was $275. 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 Port Adelaide rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Port Adelaide came in at $275 — 3% below. Port Adelaide sits 12km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 65% separate houses and 6% flats).
Which suburbs near Port Adelaide have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Port Adelaide's $275/week (ABS 2021): Yankalilla, The Parks, Salisbury. On the higher end, you've got Salisbury North, Goolwa - Port Elliot, Gawler - South. 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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