Average rent in Roxby Downs, SA2026

Roxby Downs sits in the Unincorporated SA local government area, 516km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 3,976 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $260/week — below the South Australia state median of $283/week. 67% 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
3,976

ABS 2021

Median age
31
Distance to Adelaide
516 km
Households renting
67%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Unincorporated SA

Renting in Roxby Downs

Rent in Roxby Downs sits near the South Australia median ($283/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $260/week. What stands out is the renter share — 67% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 97% separate houses and 3% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 3,976, median age 31, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 14% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 516km from Adelaide, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Roxby Downs?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Roxby Downs, SA was $260. 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 Roxby Downs rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Roxby Downs came in at $260 — 8% below. Roxby Downs sits 516km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 97% separate houses and 3% flats).
Which suburbs near Roxby Downs have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Roxby Downs's $260/week (ABS 2021) include Barossa - Angaston, Elizabeth East, Christie Downs. Hackham West - Huntfield Heights, Mallala, Strathalbyn Surrounds 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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