Average rent in West Lakes, SA2026

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

ABS 2021

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in West Lakes?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in West Lakes, SA was $320. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does West Lakes rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while West Lakes came in at $320 — 13% above. West Lakes sits 12km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 60% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near West Lakes have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than West Lakes'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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