Average rent in The Parks, SA2026

The Parks is part of the Port Adelaide Enfield council area and sits 8km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 19,645 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $270/week, which is below the South Australia median of $283/week. About 44% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$270/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,645

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Adelaide
8 km
Households renting
44%
Separate houses
67%
Flats / apartments
8%
Born overseas
48%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Port Adelaide Enfield

Renting in The Parks

The Parks 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: 53% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 44% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (67%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 36 and a population of around 19,645. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 48% of residents were born overseas. 8km from Adelaide, The Parks 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 The Parks?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in The Parks, 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 The Parks rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while The Parks came in at $270 — 5% below. The Parks sits 8km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 67% separate houses and 8% flats).
Which suburbs near The Parks have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than The Parks'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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