West Lakes Shore

SA 5020 • Greater Adelaide

3,236
Population (2021)
$44,148
Median Income
1.56 km²
Area
6m
Elevation

About West Lakes Shore

West Lakes Shore is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Charles Sturt (City) area. With a population of 3,236 and a median income of $44,148, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.56 km² at an elevation of 6m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. West Lakes Shore combines affordability with quality of life.

West Lakes Shore falls under postcode 5020 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lee electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5020
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.87°, 138.49°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.56 km²
Elevation
6m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
48 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,112
Census 2021
3,236
4.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,452
Income 2021
$44,148
21.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,442
Born Overseas 724

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 197
  • 2. Italy 41
  • 3. Scotland 37
  • 4. China 29
  • 5. Greece 29
  • 6. India 27
  • 7. Germany 26
  • 8. South Africa 24
  • 9. New Zealand 23
  • 10. Philippines 23
  • 11. Bosnia & Herzegovina 22
  • 12. Netherlands 19
  • 13. Vietnam 17
  • 14. Croatia 14
  • 15. Pakistan 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,257
Australian 1,033
Scottish 299
Italian 294
Irish 280
German 243
Greek 121
Chinese 84
Polish 73
Croatian 62

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,690
Both parents born in Australia
1,065
Both parents born overseas
409
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.7%
No Religion
39.3%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
163 (5.0%)
5-14 years
365 (11.3%)
15-19 years
132 (4.1%)
20-24 years
145 (4.5%)
25-34 years
299 (9.2%)
35-44 years
408 (12.6%)
45-54 years
382 (11.8%)
55-64 years
456 (14.1%)
65-74 years
561 (17.3%)
75-84 years
244 (7.5%)
85+ years
81 (2.5%)

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