Lake Alexandrina at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,111
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Lake Alexandrina.
The postcode for Lake Alexandrina is 5259 (SA).
Lake Alexandrina (5259) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Lake Alexandrina has roughly 1,111 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lake Alexandrina scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Alexandrina's population at 1,111, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,111
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,111
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lake Alexandrina.
Local schools for Lake Alexandrina
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Government School Catchment
Raukkan Aboriginal School
Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School
Goolwa Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lake Alexandrina.
- What is the Lake Alexandrina postcode?
- Lake Alexandrina is in the 5259 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Lake Alexandrina?
- Lake Alexandrina is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5259, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Alexandrina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Lake Alexandrina?
- There are 17 schools serving Lake Alexandrina on this page, including Raukkan Aboriginal School, Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School, Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn.
- How walkable is Lake Alexandrina?
- Lake Alexandrina has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Alexandrina?
- Lake Alexandrina is close to Tolderol, Point Mcleay, Raukkan, Lake Plains, Milang.
- What is the population of Lake Alexandrina?
- The population of Lake Alexandrina is approximately 1,111 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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