Lenswood at a glance
Median house
$536,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
534
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Lenswood.
The postcode for Lenswood is 5240 (SA).
The median house price in Lenswood is $536,000.
Lenswood (5240) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The median house here is $536,000, below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Lenswood has roughly 534 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Lenswood 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 7 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lenswood's population at 534, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
534
Median age
43
Family households
79%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $536,000 on a typical sale, below the South Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 49% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $107,000. Prices are below the South Australia median, which keeps Lenswood on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$536,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$536,000
$274,320
534
Median age: 43
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.37% (median rent $450/wk against a $536,000 price tag). Units yield 6.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20264.37%
Based on $536,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20266.16%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202685%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
7
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lenswood.
Local schools for Lenswood
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Government School Catchment
Lenswood Primary School
Lobethal Primary School
Basket Range 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 Lenswood.
- What is the median house price in Lenswood?
- The median house price in Lenswood, SA 5240 is $536,000. The median unit price is $274,320.
- What is the Lenswood postcode?
- Lenswood is in the 5240 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Lenswood?
- Lenswood is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5240, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lenswood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Lenswood?
- There are 9 schools serving Lenswood on this page, including Lenswood Primary School, Lobethal Primary School, Lobethal Lutheran School.
- How walkable is Lenswood?
- Lenswood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lenswood?
- Lenswood is close to Forest Range, Lobethal, Basket Range, Cherryville, Marble Hill.
- What is the population of Lenswood?
- The population of Lenswood is approximately 534 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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