Average rent in Unley - Parkside, SA — 2026

Unley - Parkside commands one of the higher rent points in South Australia, with the typical renter paying $370/week — about 31% 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 (57%). 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 20,998, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Unley - Parkside is 3km from Adelaide. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.