Average rent in West Beach, SA2026

West Beach is part of the West Torrens council area and sits 9km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 5,175 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $320/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.

$320/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,175

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Adelaide
9 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
66%
Flats / apartments
21%
Born overseas
23%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
West Torrens

Renting in West Beach

West Beach is one of the more expensive parts of South Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $320/week, around 13% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 72% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (66%) 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 9km from Adelaide, with a population of around 5,175 and a median age of 45. 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 West Beach?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in West Beach, SA was $320. 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 West Beach rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. West Beach sat at $320 — 13% above the state average. The suburb is 9km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (66% separate houses, 21% flats here).
Which suburbs near West Beach have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than West Beach's $320/week (ABS 2021) include Fulham, Hope Valley - Modbury, Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park. Richmond (SA), Reynella, Payneham - Felixstow 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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