Average rent in Salisbury, SA2026

Salisbury is part of the Salisbury council area and sits 18km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 18,594 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $270/week, which is below the South Australia median of $283/week. About 37% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,594

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Adelaide
18 km
Households renting
37%
Separate houses
73%
Flats / apartments
10%
Born overseas
39%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Salisbury

Renting in Salisbury

Salisbury sits close to the South Australia median, with renters typically paying $270/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 59% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 37% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (73%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 37 and a population of around 18,594. The most common occupation is Labourers, and 39% of residents were born overseas. 18km from Adelaide, Salisbury 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 Salisbury?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Salisbury, SA was $270. 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 Salisbury rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Salisbury came in at $270 — 5% below. Salisbury sits 18km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 73% separate houses and 10% flats).
Which suburbs near Salisbury have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Salisbury's $270/week (ABS 2021) include Strathalbyn Surrounds, Mallala, Hackham West - Huntfield Heights. Port Adelaide, Salisbury North, Goolwa - Port Elliot 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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