Average rent in The Coorong, SA2026

The Coorong sits in the Coorong local government area, 132km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 5,473 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $190/week — below the South Australia state median of $283/week. 22% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$190/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,473

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Adelaide
132 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
9%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Coorong

Renting in The Coorong

The Coorong comes in cheaper than most of South Australia — the typical renter pays $190/week, around 33% below the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 68% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 22% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (96%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 5,473, median age 48, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 9% of residents were born overseas. At 132km from Adelaide, The Coorong typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in The Coorong?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in The Coorong, SA was $190. 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 The Coorong rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. The Coorong sat at $190 — 33% below the state average. The suburb is 132km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (96% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near The Coorong have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than The Coorong's $190/week (ABS 2021): Loxton Surrounds, Port Pirie, Penola. On the higher end, you've got Jamestown, Renmark, Grant. 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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