Wakefield
Lochiel
Lochiel at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
104
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Lochiel.
Lochiel (5510) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Lochiel has roughly 104 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Lochiel 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lochiel's population at 104, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (54% family, 29% lone person).
Population
104
Median age
50
Family households
54%
Lone person
29%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
104
Median age: 50
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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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 Lochiel.
Local schools for Lochiel
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Government School Catchment
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Snowtown Primary School
Port Wakefield Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lochiel.
- What is the Lochiel postcode?
- Lochiel is in the 5510 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Lochiel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Lochiel?
- There are 9 schools serving Lochiel on this page, including Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Snowtown Primary School, Port Wakefield Primary School.
- How walkable is Lochiel?
- Lochiel has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lochiel?
- Lochiel is close to Bumbunga, South Hummocks, Ninnes, Nantawarra, Barunga Gap.
- What is the population of Lochiel?
- Lochiel has approximately 104 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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