Lake Frome at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
169
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Lake Frome.
The postcode for Lake Frome is 5440 (SA).
Lake Frome (5440) sits in the Peterborough region of South Australia.
Lake Frome has roughly 169 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 Frome 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Frome's population at 169, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
169
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)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$64/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
169
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
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Location.
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Education
Schools in Lake Frome.
Frequently asked
About Lake Frome.
- What is the Lake Frome postcode?
- Lake Frome is in the 5440 postcode, in SA, in the Peterborough region.
- Where is Lake Frome?
- Lake Frome is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5440, in the Peterborough region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Frome?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $64.
- How walkable is Lake Frome?
- Lake Frome has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Frome?
- Lake Frome is close to Frome Downs, Wooltana, Wertaloona, Arkaroola, Cook.
- What is the population of Lake Frome?
- The population of Lake Frome is approximately 169 (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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