West Lakes Shore, SA 5020 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Lakes Shore is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5020, home to 3,236 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Charles Sturt local government area and roughly 13 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,236
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,758 /week
- Median personal income
- $849 /week
- Median family income
- $2,126 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- 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
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- West Lakes Shore School R-7
- Westport Primary School
- Portside Christian College
- Le Fevre High School
- Alberton Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 55 bus stops
- Stop 34A Military Rd - East side
- Stop 34A Military Rd - South West side
- Stop 35 Bartley Tce - West side
- Stop 35 Bartley Tce - South East side
- Stop 34 Military Rd - North East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 48 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 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, 9.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 61.6% of the 1,599 resolvable premises in West Lakes Shore. 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: 38.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 61.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 137 across postcode 5020 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 40 theft, 29 vehicle theft, 27 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Lakes Shore?
West Lakes Shore (SA 5020) had 3,236 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in West Lakes Shore?
The median advertised rent in West Lakes Shore is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Lakes Shore?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Lakes Shore covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: West Lakes Shore School R-7 (0.4 km), Westport Primary School (1.6 km), Portside Christian College (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Lakes Shore?
West Lakes Shore is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (61.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West Lakes Shore?
Across postcode 5020, 137 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (40), vehicle theft (29), property damage (27). 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 Shore?
In West Lakes Shore, 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 (9.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in West Lakes Shore?
55 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Lakes Shore centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 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.
Additional sources for this profile: