City of Charles Sturt
West Lakes Shore
West Lakes Shore at a glance
Median house
$1,360,000
+6.3% year on year
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,236
Median age 48
About
Welcome to West Lakes Shore.
West Lakes Shore is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,360,000
+6.3% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$1,360,000
+6.3% annual growth
$308,880
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,236
Median age: 48
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20262.68%
Based on $1,360,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20269.26%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+6.3%
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 202682%
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 +6.3%/yr
2021
$1.0M
5-year change
+36%
2026
$1.4M
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
3,236
Median age
48
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
68
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Lakes Shore.
Local schools for West Lakes Shore
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
West Lakes Shore School
Westport Primary School
Le Fevre 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 Shore.
- What is the median house price in West Lakes Shore?
- The median house price in West Lakes Shore, SA 5020 is $1,360,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +6.3%.
- What is the West Lakes Shore postcode?
- West Lakes Shore is in the 5020 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- What is the average rent in West Lakes Shore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in West Lakes Shore?
- There are 20 schools serving West Lakes Shore on this page, including West Lakes Shore School, Westport Primary School, Portside Christian College.
- How walkable is West Lakes Shore?
- West Lakes Shore has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Lakes Shore?
- West Lakes Shore is close to Semaphore Park, West Lakes, Ethelton, Semaphore South, Port Adelaide Bc.
- What is the population of West Lakes Shore?
- West Lakes Shore has approximately 3,236 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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