Living in Unley, Adelaide

Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Adelaide dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,725/month — roughly 4% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,050 - $2,350/month and three-bedrooms $2,550 - $2,950/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Adelaide areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the family, established, dining tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Prospect.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Greenhill Road (Stop 1) as the nearest tram stop, Village Green as nearby green space and Coles as the nearest supermarket around the Unley reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Unley, Adelaide?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Unley costs $1,600 - $1,850/month (second-hand contract) or $1,450 - $1,700/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,050 - $2,350/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,550 - $2,950/month.

Is Unley safe for expats?

Unley has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Unley to Adelaide center?

The commute from Unley to Adelaide city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bus.

What is Unley like to live in?

Established southern suburb. King William Road dining, character homes, excellent schools, family-friendly. In our data it is tagged as family, established, dining.