Average rent in West Coast (SA), SA2026

West Coast (SA) is part of the Unincorporated SA council area and sits 493km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 3,646 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $104/week, which is below the South Australia median of $283/week. About 26% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$104/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,646

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Adelaide
493 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
6%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Unincorporated SA

Renting in West Coast (SA)

West Coast (SA) sits below the South Australia median, with the typical renter paying $104/week — 63% less than the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 66% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 26% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (96%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 3,646, the median age is 45, and the most common occupation is Managers. 6% of residents were born overseas. West Coast (SA) is 493km from Adelaide, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in West Coast (SA)?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in West Coast (SA), SA was $104. 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 Coast (SA) rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while West Coast (SA) came in at $104 — 63% below. West Coast (SA) sits 493km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near West Coast (SA) have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than West Coast (SA)'s $104/week (ABS 2021): Outback, APY Lands, Western. On the higher end, you've got Le Hunte - Elliston, Naracoorte Surrounds, Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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