City of Charles Sturt
West Lakes
West Lakes at a glance
Median house
$1,667,500
+21.1% year on year
Median unit
$282,960
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
6,768
Median age 54
About
Welcome to West Lakes.
West Lakes is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,667,500
+21.1% over the past year. Median unit price $282,960.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,667,500
+21.1% annual growth
$282,960
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
6,768
Median age: 54
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20262.18%
Based on $1,667,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20269.74%
Based on $282,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+21.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 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 +21.1%/yr
2021
$640K
5-year change
+160%
2026
$1.7M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
6,768
Median age
54
Family households
68%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
319
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.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Lakes.
Local schools for West Lakes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hendon Primary School
West Lakes Shore School
Seaton High 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 West Lakes.
- What is the median house price in West Lakes?
- The median house price in West Lakes, SA 5021 is $1,667,500. The median unit price is $282,960. Annual growth is +21.1%.
- What is the West Lakes postcode?
- West Lakes is in the 5021 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- What is the average rent in West Lakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in West Lakes?
- There are 20 schools serving West Lakes on this page, including Hendon Primary School, West Lakes Shore School, Seaton High School.
- How walkable is West Lakes?
- West Lakes has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Lakes?
- West Lakes is close to Royal Park, West Lakes Shore, Tennyson, Hendon, Queenstown.
- What is the population of West Lakes?
- West Lakes has approximately 6,768 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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