Average rent in Waikerie, SA — 2026

Waikerie comes in cheaper than most of South Australia — the typical renter pays $200/week, around 29% below the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 71% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 21% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (91%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 6,646, median age 50, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 11% of residents were born overseas. At 133km from Adelaide, Waikerie 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.