Lightsview at a glance
Median house
$858,000
+14.4% year on year
Median unit
$259,920
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
6,090
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Lightsview.
The postcode for Lightsview is 5085 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Lightsview is $858,000.
Lightsview (5085) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia. The median house here is $858,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +14.4% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Lightsview has roughly 6,090 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Lightsview scores 10/100 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, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lightsview's population at 6,090, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,090
Median age
32
Family households
65%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $858,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $259,920, roughly 70% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+14.4%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $172,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +14.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$858,000
+14.4% over the past year. Median unit price $259,920.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$587/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$858,000
+14.4% annual growth
$259,920
6,090
Median age: 32
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.94% (median rent $650/wk against a $858,000 price tag). Units yield 11.74% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +14.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.94%
Based on $858,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202611.74%
Based on $259,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+14.4%
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 202662%
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.
5-year trajectory
at +14.4%/yr
2021
$438K
5-year change
+96%
2026
$858K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
186
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.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lightsview.
Local schools for Lightsview
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Government School Catchment
Hillcrest Primary School
Hampstead Primary School
Northfield 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 Lightsview.
- What is the median house price in Lightsview?
- The median house price in Lightsview, SA 5085 is $858,000. The median unit price is $259,920. Annual growth is +14.4%.
- What is the Lightsview postcode?
- Lightsview is in the 5085 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Lightsview?
- Lightsview is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5085. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Lightsview?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $587.
- What schools are in Lightsview?
- There are 20 schools serving Lightsview on this page, including Cedar College, Hillcrest Primary School, St Martin's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Lightsview?
- Lightsview has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lightsview?
- Lightsview is close to Hillcrest, Northgate, Greenacres, Oakden, Hampstead Gardens.
- What is the population of Lightsview?
- The population of Lightsview is approximately 6,090 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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