Average rent in Toorak Gardens, SA — 2026

Toorak Gardens is part of the Burnside council area and sits 4km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 16,635 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $339/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 26% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$339/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
16,635

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Adelaide
4 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
55%
Flats / apartments
16%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Burnside

Renting in Toorak Gardens

Toorak Gardens is one of the more expensive parts of South Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $339/week, around 20% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 67% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (55%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 4km from Adelaide, with a population of around 16,635 and a median age of 44. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Toorak Gardens?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Toorak Gardens, SA was $339. 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 Toorak Gardens rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. Toorak Gardens sat at $339 — 20% 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 (55% separate houses, 16% flats here).
Which suburbs near Toorak Gardens have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Toorak Gardens's $339/week (ABS 2021) include Paradise - Newton, Payneham - Felixstow, Beverley. Flinders Park, Aberfoyle Park, Goodwood - Millswood 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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