Average rent in West Lakes, SA — 2026
West Lakes sits in the Charles Sturt local government area, 12km from the Adelaide CBD, with a population of around 15,205 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $320/week — above the South Australia state median of $283/week. 22% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$320/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 15,205
- Median age
- 51
- Distance to Adelaide
- 12 km
- Households renting
- 22%
- Separate houses
- 60%
- Flats / apartments
- 5%
- Born overseas
- 23%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Charles Sturt
ABS 2021
Renting in West Lakes
West Lakes commands one of the higher rent points in South Australia, with the typical renter paying $320/week — about 13% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (73% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (60%). 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 15,205, the median age is 51, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. West Lakes is 12km from Adelaide. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.
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