Lonsdale at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
23
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Lonsdale.
The postcode for Lonsdale is 5160 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Lonsdale (5160) sits in the Marion region of South Australia.
Lonsdale has roughly 23 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.
Lonsdale scores 6/100 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lonsdale's population at 23, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
23
Median age
48
Family households
40%
Lone person
47%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
60%
At a deeper level
23
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
6
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lonsdale.
Local schools for Lonsdale
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Government School Catchment
Morphett Vale Primary School
Lonsdale Heights Primary School
O'Sullivan Beach Primary School
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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 Lonsdale.
- What is the Lonsdale postcode?
- Lonsdale is in the 5160 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Lonsdale?
- Lonsdale is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5160. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Lonsdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Lonsdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Lonsdale on this page, including Morphett Vale Primary School, Lonsdale Heights Primary School, O'Sullivan Beach Primary School.
- How walkable is Lonsdale?
- Lonsdale has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Lonsdale?
- Lonsdale is close to Port Stanvac, Lonsdale Dc, O Sullivan Beach, Christie Downs, Reynella.
- What is the population of Lonsdale?
- The population of Lonsdale is approximately 23 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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