West Lakes, SA 5021 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Lakes is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5021, home to 6,768 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Charles Sturt local government area and roughly 12 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,768
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,548 /week
- Median personal income
- $791 /week
- Median family income
- $2,048 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- 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
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,788
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- West Lakes Shore School R-7
- Westport Primary School
- Portside Christian College
- Alberton Primary School
- Hendon Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 79 bus stops
- Stop 42 Delfin Dr - West side
- Stop 37 Corcoran Dr - East side
- Stop 36 Corcoran Dr - East side
- Stop 36 Corcoran Dr - West side
- Stop 38 Corcoran Dr - South East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 11 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 56 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 18 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, 9.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 69.2% of the 3,438 resolvable premises in West Lakes. 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: 27.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 69.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 660 across postcode 5021 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 24% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 397 theft, 84 property damage, 75 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Lakes?
West Lakes (SA 5021) had 6,768 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in West Lakes?
The median advertised rent in West Lakes is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Lakes?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Lakes covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: West Lakes Shore School R-7 (1.1 km), Westport Primary School (1.3 km), Portside Christian College (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Lakes?
West Lakes is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West Lakes?
Across postcode 5021, 660 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (397), property damage (84), violent (75). 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 Lakes?
In West Lakes, 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 (9.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in West Lakes?
79 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Lakes centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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