Burnside - Wattle Park, SA 5138
A well-connected Adelaide pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $360/wk Median
- 20.5% Renters
Burnside - Wattle Park Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.1k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $360
- To the CBD
- 6.5km
- Walkability
- 8.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Burnside - Wattle Park Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Burnside - Wattle Park is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 19,066 residents, a solid minority 20.5% 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 Burnside - Wattle Park
Burnside - Wattle Park Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Burnside - Wattle Park Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Burnside - Wattle Park
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Burnside - Wattle Park
Real questions renters ask before moving to Burnside - Wattle Park.
How much does it cost to rent in Burnside - Wattle Park?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Burnside - Wattle Park is $360. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $360 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Burnside - Wattle Park family-friendly for renters?
Burnside - Wattle Park has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $360/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Adelaide.
Is Burnside - Wattle Park walkable?
Burnside - Wattle Park carries a walkability score of 8.5/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Burnside - Wattle Park a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Burnside - Wattle Park has a 20.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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