Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5614
Close to everything Adelaide offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $320/wk Median
- 22.2% Renters
Colonel Light Gardens Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.8k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $320
- To the CBD
- 5.8km
- Walkability
- 9.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Colonel Light Gardens Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Colonel Light Gardens is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 15,842 residents, a solid minority 22.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $320 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Colonel Light Gardens
Colonel Light Gardens Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Colonel Light Gardens Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Colonel Light Gardens
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Colonel Light Gardens
Real questions renters ask before moving to Colonel Light Gardens.
How much does it cost to rent in Colonel Light Gardens?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Colonel Light Gardens is $320. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $320 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Colonel Light Gardens walkable?
Colonel Light Gardens carries a walkability score of 9.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Colonel Light Gardens?
Locals describe Colonel Light Gardens as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 15,842, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Colonel Light Gardens family-friendly for renters?
Colonel Light Gardens has around 7 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $320/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Adelaide.
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