Walkerville, SA 5138
Close to everything Adelaide offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $380/wk Median
- 27.5% Renters
Walkerville Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $380
- To the CBD
- 4.8km
- Walkability
- 8.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Walkerville Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
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.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Walkerville for the balance it strikes — close enough to Adelaide's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 27.5% of the suburb's 8,023 residents rent.
Around Walkerville
Walkerville Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Walkerville Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Walkerville
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Walkerville
Real questions renters ask before moving to Walkerville.
Is Walkerville walkable?
Walkerville carries a walkability score of 8.4/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How much does it cost to rent in Walkerville?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Walkerville is $380. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $380 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Walkerville from the Adelaide CBD?
Walkerville is approximately 4km from the Adelaide CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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