City Guide · Regional SA, SA
The best suburbs to rent in Regional SA.
Regional SA offers regional South Australia living without cutting Regional SA off from the essentials — more space, a stronger local community feel, and rent that's noticeably kinder to the budget than the capital. 61 suburbs profiled, all from the 2021 ABS Census.
- Population
- 390.9k
- Median weekly rent
- $222
- Renters
- 24.6%
- Suburbs
- 61
ABS 2021 Census
What the data shows about renting in Regional SA
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give Regional SA a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Cafés
Renters across Regional SA point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Suburbs in Regional SA
APY Lands
APY Lands — median rent $85/wk, 75.5% renters, population 2,333.
Barmera
Barmera — median rent $200/wk, 21.2% renters, population 6,401.
Barossa - Angaston
Barossa - Angaston — median rent $255/wk, 15.2% renters, population 6,486.
Berri
Berri — median rent $215/wk, 41.3% renters, population 4,143.
Ceduna
Ceduna — median rent $220/wk, 39.5% renters, population 2,697.
Clare
Clare — median rent $250/wk, 25.1% renters, population 4,096.
Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy — median rent $163/wk, 32.8% renters, population 1,566.
Eyre Peninsula
Eyre Peninsula — median rent $220/wk, 17.8% renters, population 6,824.
Gilbert Valley
Gilbert Valley — median rent $225/wk, 16.1% renters, population 5,016.
Goolwa - Port Elliot
Goolwa - Port Elliot — median rent $280/wk, 20.9% renters, population 12,516.
Goyder
Goyder — median rent $190/wk, 18.1% renters, population 4,079.
Grant
Grant — median rent $200/wk, 12.1% renters, population 6,138.
Jamestown
Jamestown — median rent $192/wk, 17.2% renters, population 4,596.
Kadina
Kadina — median rent $250/wk, 23.7% renters, population 5,414.
Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island — median rent $208/wk, 22.2% renters, population 4,894.
Karoonda - Lameroo
Karoonda - Lameroo — median rent $160/wk, 16.5% renters, population 2,921.
Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour
Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour — median rent $160/wk, 17.8% renters, population 4,201.
Kingston - Robe
Kingston - Robe — median rent $220/wk, 20.3% renters, population 3,872.
Le Hunte - Elliston
Le Hunte - Elliston — median rent $150/wk, 17.9% renters, population 2,122.
Light
Light — median rent $260/wk, 13.8% renters, population 9,797.
Loxton
Loxton — median rent $221/wk, 24.1% renters, population 5,575.
Loxton Surrounds
Loxton Surrounds — median rent $188/wk, 15.9% renters, population 1,742.
Lyndoch
Lyndoch — median rent $300/wk, 11.0% renters, population 6,544.
Mallala
Mallala — median rent $265/wk, 14.7% renters, population 3,335.
Mannum
Mannum — median rent $215/wk, 16.9% renters, population 6,594.
Millicent
Millicent — median rent $175/wk, 24.5% renters, population 5,245.
Moonta
Moonta — median rent $250/wk, 18.8% renters, population 5,217.
Mount Gambier - East
Mount Gambier - East — median rent $220/wk, 28.6% renters, population 14,947.
Mount Gambier - West
Mount Gambier - West — median rent $220/wk, 30.9% renters, population 14,499.
Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge — median rent $240/wk, 35.0% renters, population 18,243.
Murray Bridge Surrounds
Murray Bridge Surrounds — median rent $200/wk, 13.1% renters, population 3,732.
Naracoorte
Naracoorte — median rent $230/wk, 26.5% renters, population 6,293.
Naracoorte Surrounds
Naracoorte Surrounds — median rent $150/wk, 16.7% renters, population 2,395.
Nuriootpa
Nuriootpa — median rent $295/wk, 21.6% renters, population 7,157.
Outback
Outback — median rent $95/wk, 32.4% renters, population 2,030.
Penola
Penola — median rent $181/wk, 21.3% renters, population 3,107.
Peterborough - Mount Remarkable
Peterborough - Mount Remarkable — median rent $165/wk, 14.8% renters, population 5,341.
Port Augusta
Port Augusta — median rent $200/wk, 38.0% renters, population 13,515.
Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln — median rent $240/wk, 31.6% renters, population 16,307.
Port Pirie
Port Pirie — median rent $185/wk, 33.0% renters, population 13,896.
Port Pirie Surrounds
Port Pirie Surrounds — median rent $200/wk, 14.6% renters, population 3,335.
Quorn - Lake Gilles
Quorn - Lake Gilles — median rent $175/wk, 19.0% renters, population 2,142.
Renmark
Renmark — median rent $200/wk, 36.5% renters, population 4,705.
Renmark Surrounds
Renmark Surrounds — median rent $200/wk, 15.7% renters, population 5,080.
Roxby Downs
Roxby Downs — median rent $260/wk, 67.1% renters, population 3,976.
Strathalbyn
Strathalbyn — median rent $300/wk, 19.0% renters, population 7,871.
Strathalbyn Surrounds
Strathalbyn Surrounds — median rent $268/wk, 10.5% renters, population 7,969.
Tanunda
Tanunda — median rent $300/wk, 20.3% renters, population 4,666.
Tatiara
Tatiara — median rent $200/wk, 21.8% renters, population 6,891.
The Coorong
The Coorong — median rent $190/wk, 22.5% renters, population 5,473.
Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor — median rent $290/wk, 20.9% renters, population 15,847.
Waikerie
Waikerie — median rent $200/wk, 21.1% renters, population 6,646.
Wakefield - Barunga West
Wakefield - Barunga West — median rent $220/wk, 20.2% renters, population 9,500.
Wallaroo
Wallaroo — median rent $250/wk, 29.4% renters, population 4,426.
Wattle Range
Wattle Range — median rent $177/wk, 10.3% renters, population 3,470.
West Coast (SA)
West Coast (SA) — median rent $104/wk, 26.1% renters, population 3,646.
Western
Western — median rent $50/wk, 63.3% renters, population 136.
Whyalla
Whyalla — median rent $180/wk, 39.6% renters, population 21,154.
Yankalilla
Yankalilla — median rent $270/wk, 15.3% renters, population 6,498.
Yorke Peninsula - North
Yorke Peninsula - North — median rent $200/wk, 17.8% renters, population 7,458.
Yorke Peninsula - South
Yorke Peninsula - South — median rent $200/wk, 16.2% renters, population 4,142.
Regional SA rental FAQs
Real questions renters ask about Regional SA as a whole.
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Regional SA?
61 real Regional SA SA2 suburbs, from the centre to the outer growth areas — every one with a population of 50 or more, sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
Where is it cheapest to rent in Regional SA?
Rent varies meaningfully across Regional SA's 61 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Regional SA-wide median of $222/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.
Is Regional SA a good place to rent?
It depends heavily on which part of Regional SA — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Regional SA spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 61 profiled suburbs, from 24.6% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.
What's the median rent in Regional SA?
$222 a week, population-weighted across all 61 profiled Regional SA suburbs (2021 Census).
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