Top 5 most expensive Adelaide suburbs (within 10km of the CBD)

If you find yourself sipping top quality rosé most Saturday nights at Bird in Hand or if you’re a shoe-in for an all access pass to WOMADelaide, Adelaide’s most expensive share accommodation suburbs might be just want the doctor ordered.

This once overlooked capital city has embraced its foodie and chic rustic status in recent years. Even Bec Judd is a fan of the city’s produce.

However, finding value in the Adelaide share house market isn’t hard as it remains one of Australia’s most affordable capital cities for renters. Even for those tough flatmates on a budget, you may still be able to afford to live in Adelaide’s most affluent share suburbs.

Flatmates.com.au has run new data on suburb rental prices. Over the coming weeks we’ll be bringing you articles on the cheapest and most expensive suburbs to rent a private room in a share house in each capital city. If you spend your weekends sipping shiraz in the Barossa Valley, like taking your Cavoodle for walks around Toorak Gardens and if Maggie Beer is your mum’s bestie, then Adelaide’s top 5 most expensive share suburbs within 10km of the CBD are for you.

NORTH ADELAIDE

Distance: 2.8km from the CBD
Rent average: $200/week private room

A haven for the well-heeled, North Adelaide’s second-to-none location and stunning old homes have long seen it counted among the city’s most expensive suburbs. Yet at an average of $200 per week for a room in a share house, it remains an affordable proposition for many sharers. Completely encircled by park, gardens, golf courses and the Adelaide Zoo and a quick walk to the CBD, it’s position perfect. North Adelaide caters to multiple demographics with its inner-city convenience, village vibe, local retail, supermarkets and more than a dozen pubs (for when they finally re-open). Having the University of Adelaide less than 1km away also endears this suburb to young renters. For sport lovers, the Adelaide Oval is also within North Adelaide’s borders.

ADELAIDE

Distance: 0km from the CBD
Rent average: $200/week private room

While larger Australian CBDs comprise of apartment living and little else, Adelaide retains some of that small town feel, with terrace homes and townhouses well represented amongst the accommodation choices downtown. It means a good proportion of families continue to call the heart of the city home, though students and young professionals are the dominant group in the local scene. There’s still plenty of nightlife, with hotspots like 2KW Bar, delish cafes, pubs and theatres, as well as fun day time activities in the CBD’s markets, boutiques, Chinatown, multiple universities, ovals and parks. You can really create the lifestyle that you want in Adelaide’s CBD.

GLENELG NORTH

Distance: 10km from the CBD
Rent average: $200/week private room

Whether you’re a beach bum, need quick access to the airport or prefer a little more quiet (with close access to the city), Glenelg North ticks a lot of boxes and is priced accordingly. It’s one of the only suburbs in the world that has a beachfront yet also backs onto an airport, promising a rare mix of seaside village charm with the travel and retail convenience that comes with having an international terminal around the corner. You’ll also find Glenelg Golf Club, a host of bustling cafes and a tram line to deliver you into the middle of the CBD.

BROMPTON

Distance: 5km from the CBD
Rent average: $190/week private room

Want options when searching for a share house? Inner-city Brompton is a great bet. Only moments north-west of North Adelaide, its 3.8 square kilometres are traditionally brimming with available rooms in a range of different property types and price points. It’s well serviced for local amenity too, with dining options up and down Hawker Street, including local landmark the Excelsior Hotel, Seven Grounds and the Hawker Street Café.

WAYVILLE

Distance: 2.5km from the CBD
Rent average: $190/week private room

Home to the Adelaide Showgrounds, Wayville is by and large an upmarket residential hub. Separated from the CBD only by the city’s parklands, employment and entertainment are at your fingertips, while the suburb’s south is flanked by three long retail strips in Goodwood and Unley, with three supermarkets and dozens of eateries. The Showgrounds’ presence can make local parking a challenge on event weekends, but with a good supply of public transport and most essentials within walking distance, many residents never need a car.

Feeling a little less “city of churches” and wanting a little more “Radelaide” vibe to your next share suburb? Then perhaps the city’s cheapest share suburbs are more up your alley. Coming soon.