Wattle Range
Lochaber
Lochaber at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
122
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Lochaber.
Lochaber (5271) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Lochaber has roughly 122 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Lochaber 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lochaber's population at 122, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
122
Median age
38
Family households
63%
Lone person
28%
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)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$139/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
122
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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Education
Schools in Lochaber.
Local schools for Lochaber
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Government School Catchment
Lucindale Area School
Naracoorte High School
Naracoorte Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lochaber.
- What is the Lochaber postcode?
- Lochaber is in the 5271 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Lochaber?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $139.
- What schools are in Lochaber?
- There are 6 schools serving Lochaber on this page, including Lucindale Area School, Naracoorte High School, Naracoorte Primary School.
- How walkable is Lochaber?
- Lochaber has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lochaber?
- Lochaber is close to Keppoch, Cadgee, Woolumbool, Stewart Range, The Gap.
- What is the population of Lochaber?
- Lochaber has approximately 122 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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