Average rent in Richmond (SA), SA — 2026

Richmond (SA) sits in the West Torrens local government area, 3km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 17,022 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $325/week — above the South Australia state median of $283/week. 42% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$325/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
17,022

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Adelaide
3 km
Households renting
42%
Separate houses
66%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
West Torrens

Renting in Richmond (SA)

Richmond (SA) commands one of the higher rent points in South Australia, with the typical renter paying $325/week — about 15% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (55% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (66%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 17,022, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Richmond (SA) is 3km from Adelaide. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Richmond (SA)?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Richmond (SA), SA was $325. 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 Richmond (SA) rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. Richmond (SA) sat at $325 — 15% above the state average. The suburb is 3km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (66% separate houses, 11% flats here).
Which suburbs near Richmond (SA) have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Richmond (SA)'s $325/week (ABS 2021) include Greenwith, Aldinga, Nailsworth - Broadview. Payneham - Felixstow, Beverley, Glenelg (SA) sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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