West Lakes Shore, SA 5020
City of Charles SturtAll suburbs in postcode 5020
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Median house price
$1,300,000
Median of 12 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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West Lakes Shore at a glance
- Median unit
- $308,880
- Weekly rent
- $582
- Houses · units $545
- Population
- 3,236
- Median age 48
Prices: Median of 12 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in West Lakes Shore
Houses change hands at $1,300,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (12 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $308,880, roughly 76% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $260,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about West Lakes Shore
West Lakes Shore (5020) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,300,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
West Lakes Shore has roughly 3,236 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.
What it’s like to live here
West Lakes Shore scores 8/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 401 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in West Lakes Shore
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put West Lakes Shore's population at 3,236, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 75%
- Lone person
- 23%
- Owner occupied
- 82%
- Renter occupied
- 14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.33% (median rent $582/wk against a $1,300,000 price tag). Units yield 9.18% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 2.33%
- On the $1,300,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 9.18%
- On the $308,880 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
134 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 401 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions 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 $1,300,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 12 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $308,880.
- How much is my house worth in West Lakes Shore?
- A useful starting point is the West Lakes Shore median house price of $1,300,000 (units $308,880). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is West Lakes Shore a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in West Lakes Shore is 2.3%: the median weekly house rent is $582 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,300,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for West Lakes Shore: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. Whether West Lakes Shore is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the West Lakes Shore postcode?
- West Lakes Shore is in the 5020 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is West Lakes Shore?
- West Lakes Shore is a suburb in the City of Charles Sturt area, SA 5020.
- What is the average rent in West Lakes Shore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $582, for units it's $545.
- 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, Glanville.
- What is the population of West Lakes Shore?
- The population of West Lakes Shore is approximately 3,236 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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