Average rent in Western, SA — 2026

Western comes in below the South Australia median, with renters typically paying $50/week — about 82% under the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 63% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 57% separate houses and 0% flats. Population is 136, median age 38, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 9% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 916km from Adelaide. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.