Lower Light at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
203
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Lower Light.
The postcode for Lower Light is 5501 (SA).
Lower Light (5501) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Lower Light has roughly 203 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.
Lower Light 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 12 government primary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lower Light's population at 203, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
203
Median age
45
Family households
77%
Lone person
27%
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)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
203
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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 Lower Light.
Local schools for Lower Light
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Government School Catchment
Two Wells Primary School
Mallala Primary School
Virginia 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 Lower Light.
- What is the Lower Light postcode?
- Lower Light is in the 5501 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- Where is Lower Light?
- Lower Light is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5501, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Lower Light?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Lower Light?
- There are 20 schools serving Lower Light on this page, including Two Wells Primary School, Mallala Primary School, Virginia Primary School.
- How walkable is Lower Light?
- Lower Light has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lower Light?
- Lower Light is close to Korunye, Middle Beach, Two Wells, Dublin, Redbanks.
- What is the population of Lower Light?
- The population of Lower Light is approximately 203 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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