Lobethal, SA 5241 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lobethal is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5241, home to 2,534 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Adelaide Hills local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 24 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,534
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,529 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $1,867 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Adelaide Hills
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,473
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Lobethal Lutheran School
- Lobethal Primary School
- Lenswood Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 15 bus stops
- Stop 73 Main St - East side
- Stop 73 Main St - West side
- Stop 74 Main St - East side
- Stop 72 Woodside Rd - North side
- Stop 72 Woodside Rd - South side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 3 pubs and bars
- 2 supermarkets
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 26.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.8% of the 1,347 resolvable premises in Lobethal. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 25.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 13.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 34 across postcode 5241 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 16 violent offences, 6 vehicle theft, 5 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lobethal?
Lobethal (SA 5241) had 2,534 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Adelaide Hills local government area.
What is the median rent in Lobethal?
The median advertised rent in Lobethal is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lobethal?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Lobethal covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Lobethal Lutheran School (0.1 km), Lobethal Primary School (0.6 km), Lenswood Primary School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lobethal?
Lobethal is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lobethal?
Across postcode 5241, 34 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (16), vehicle theft (6), theft (5). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lobethal?
In Lobethal, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (26.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lobethal?
15 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lobethal centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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