Norwood (SA), SA 5577
A well-connected Adelaide pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $360/wk Median
- 45.1% Renters
Norwood (SA) Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.8k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $360
- To the CBD
- 3.1km
- Walkability
- 9.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Norwood (SA) Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Norwood (SA) is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 10,849 residents, a substantial 45.1% 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 Norwood (SA)
Norwood (SA) Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Norwood (SA) Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Norwood (SA)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Norwood (SA)
Real questions renters ask before moving to Norwood (SA).
Is Norwood (SA) family-friendly for renters?
Norwood (SA) has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $360/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Adelaide.
Is Norwood (SA) a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Norwood (SA) has a 45.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How far is Norwood (SA) from the Adelaide CBD?
Norwood (SA) is approximately 3km from the Adelaide CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Norwood (SA)?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Norwood (SA) 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.
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