Average rent in Port Adelaide, SA — 2026
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
- 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
ABS 2021
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.
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