Highest Rent in South Australia

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Highest Rent — South Australia

1 Adelaide city centre $1,127

2 Adelaide $1,127

3 Northgate $1,113

4 North Adelaide $1,098

5 Norwood $1,098

6 Flagstaff Hill $1,084

7 Rostrevor $1,070

8 Sheidow Park $1,070

9 Warradale $1,070

10 Hallett Cove $1,070

11 Glengowrie $1,042

12 West Lakes $1,042

13 Fulham Gardens $1,042

14 Highbury $1,039

15 North Haven $1,028

16 Modbury North $1,014

17 Athelstone $1,014

18 Mawson Lakes $1,014

19 Happy Valley $1,014

20 Woodcroft $986

21 Lockleys $986

22 Prospect $986

23 Redwood Park $986

24 Mount Barker $986

25 Henley Beach $972

26 Valley View $972

27 Magill $960

28 Aberfoyle Park $958

29 Modbury Heights $958

30 Adelaide Hills $958

31 Somerton Park $944

32 Grange $941

33 Paradise $930

34 Salisbury Heights $930

35 Campbelltown $930

36 Christies Beach $915

37 Para Hills $915

38 Blakeview $913

39 Glenelg North $901

40 Aldinga Beach $901

41 Golden Grove $901

42 Greenwith $901

43 Enfield $901

44 Hope Valley $901

45 Windsor Gardens $901

46 Seaford Rise $896

47 Munno Para West $887

48 Modbury $887

49 Wynn Vale $873

50 Burton $873

51 Findon $873

52 Seaton $873

53 Ingle Farm $873

54 Paralowie $859

55 Klemzig $845

56 Craigmore $845

57 Andrews Farm $845

58 Gawler East $845

59 Pooraka $845

60 Strathalbyn $845

61 Parafield Gardens $845

62 Nuriootpa $831

63 Morphett Vale $831

64 Salisbury East $817

65 Mitchell Park $783

66 Salisbury Downs $769

67 Kilburn $760

68 Salisbury North $732

69 Salisbury $732

70 Davoren Park $704

71 Christie Downs $704

72 Elizabeth Downs $704

73 Murray Bridge $676

74 Port Lincoln $676

75 Gawler $676

76 Naracoorte $648

77 Mount Gambier $620

78 Port Augusta $546

79 Whyalla Norrie $507

80 Port Pirie $487

81 Whyalla Stuart $451

Cities with the highest rents in South Australia reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Adelaide city centre leads with a median rent of $1,127 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

1. Renters in Adelaide city centre pay $1,127/month — that's $13,524 per year on housing alone.
2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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