Average rent in St Peters - Marden, SA2026

St Peters - Marden sits in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters local government area, 4km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 13,515 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $320/week — above the South Australia state median of $283/week. 32% 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
13,515

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Adelaide
4 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
61%
Flats / apartments
15%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Norwood Payneham and St Peters

Renting in St Peters - Marden

St Peters - Marden commands one of the higher rent points in South Australia, with the typical renter paying $320/week — about 13% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (64% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (61%). 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 13,515, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. St Peters - Marden is 4km 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 St Peters - Marden?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in St Peters - Marden, SA was $320. 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 St Peters - Marden rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. St Peters - Marden sat at $320 — 13% above the state average. The suburb is 4km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (61% separate houses, 15% flats here).
Which suburbs near St Peters - Marden have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than St Peters - Marden's $320/week (ABS 2021) include Fulham, Hope Valley - Modbury, Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park. Richmond (SA), Reynella, Payneham - Felixstow 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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