Average rent in Salisbury North, SA2026

Salisbury North sits in the Salisbury local government area, 23km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 18,487 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $280/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.

$280/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

Where rent has gone since 2021 is unknown — up or down? Be the first to report it and help everyone else searching Salisbury North.

Report rent for Salisbury North

Anonymous. Your report improves accuracy for everyone searching rent in this suburb.

Select a quarter to report

No reports yet
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Selected: 2026 Q2

$

Checking you're human — this keeps spam submissions out of the data.

Anonymous. We don't store your identity or link this to any account. Reports are aggregated into suburb-level statistics only.

Suburb at a glance

Population
18,487

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Adelaide
23 km
Households renting
35%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Salisbury

Renting in Salisbury North

Salisbury North runs roughly with the South Australia state median — renters typically pay $280/week, close to the $283/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (63% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 35% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (81%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 34 and a population around 18,487. The most common occupation is Labourers, and 29% of residents were born overseas. Salisbury North is 23km from Adelaide, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Salisbury North?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Salisbury North, SA was $280. 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 North rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Salisbury North came in at $280 — 1% below. Salisbury North sits 23km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 81% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Salisbury North have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Salisbury North's $280/week (ABS 2021): Port Adelaide, The Parks, Yankalilla. On the higher end, you've got Gawler - South, Clarendon, Victor Harbor. 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.

Nearby suburbs in SA

Renting in SA?

Know your rights as a renter — state laws, repair obligations, bond rules and more.

SA renter resources →

Contact us · Privacy · Terms