West Beach, SA 5024 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Beach is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5024, home to 5,175 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Torrens local government area and roughly 9 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,175
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,746 /week
- Median personal income
- $896 /week
- Median family income
- $2,360 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Charles Sturt
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- West Beach Primary School
- Henley Beach Primary School
- Henley High School
- St Leonards Primary School
- Fulham North Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 49 bus stops
- Stop 16 Military Rd - West side
- Stop 16 Military Rd - North East side
- Stop 16A Military Rd - East side
- Stop 16A Military Rd - West side
- Stop 15A Military Rd - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 25 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 1.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 99.1% of the 2,668 resolvable premises in West Beach. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 99.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 674 across postcode 5024 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 344 theft, 108 violent offences, 97 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Beach?
West Beach (SA 5024) had 5,175 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in West Beach?
The median advertised rent in West Beach is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Beach?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: West Beach Primary School (1.2 km), Henley Beach Primary School (2.2 km), Henley High School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Beach?
West Beach is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West Beach?
Across postcode 5024, 674 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (344), violent (108), property damage (97). 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 West Beach?
In West Beach, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (1.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in West Beach?
49 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 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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