Average rent in Tanunda, SA2026

Tanunda is part of the Barossa council area and sits 56km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 4,666 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $300/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$300/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,666

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Adelaide
56 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Barossa

Renting in Tanunda

Tanunda runs roughly with the South Australia state median — renters typically pay $300/week, close to the $283/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (74% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 20% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (90%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 48 and a population around 4,666. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 11% of residents were born overseas. Tanunda is 56km 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 Tanunda?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Tanunda, SA was $300. 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 Tanunda rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. Tanunda sat at $300 — 6% above the state average. The suburb is 56km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (90% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Tanunda have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Tanunda's $300/week (ABS 2021): Salisbury East, Morphett Vale - West, Nuriootpa. On the higher end, you've got Mount Barker Surrounds, Edwardstown, Mitchell Park. 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.

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