Athelstone, SA 5426
A well-connected Adelaide pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $360/wk Median
- 12.8% Renters
Athelstone Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.6k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $360
- To the CBD
- 11.4km
- Walkability
- 8.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Athelstone Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Athelstone is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 9,601 residents, a smaller but steady 12.8% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $360 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Athelstone
Athelstone Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Athelstone Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Athelstone
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Athelstone
Real questions renters ask before moving to Athelstone.
What's the community like in Athelstone?
Athelstone has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 9,601, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How far is Athelstone from the Adelaide CBD?
Athelstone is approximately 12km from the Adelaide CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Athelstone walkable?
Athelstone carries a walkability score of 8.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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