Northgate - Northfield, SA 5050
A well-connected Adelaide pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $360/wk Median
- 32.4% Renters
Northgate - Northfield Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 18.2k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $360
- To the CBD
- 8.8km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Northgate - Northfield Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
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.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Northgate - Northfield is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 18,188 residents, a solid minority 32.4% 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 Northgate - Northfield
Northgate - Northfield Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Northgate - Northfield Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Northgate - Northfield
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Northgate - Northfield
Real questions renters ask before moving to Northgate - Northfield.
Is Northgate - Northfield a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Northgate - Northfield has a 32.4% 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.
How far is Northgate - Northfield from the Adelaide CBD?
Northgate - Northfield is approximately 9km from the Adelaide CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 19-34 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Northgate - Northfield?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Northgate - Northfield 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.
What's the community like in Northgate - Northfield?
Locals describe Northgate - Northfield as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 18,188, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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