West Lakes Shore at a glance
Median house
$1,360,000
+6.3% year on year
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,236
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about West Lakes Shore.
The postcode for West Lakes Shore is 5020 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in West Lakes Shore is $1,360,000.
West Lakes Shore (5020) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,360,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +6.3% over the past year, ahead of the South Australia average (5%).
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.
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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 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
3,236
Median age
48
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,360,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.3%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $272,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +6.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
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 July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$795/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$1,360,000
+6.3% annual growth
$308,880
3,236
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.68% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,360,000 price tag). Units yield 13.38% 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. The 12-month growth of +6.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20262.68%
Based on $1,360,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202613.38%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+6.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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 · July 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
109
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
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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.
- Where is West Lakes Shore?
- West Lakes Shore is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5020. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, 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 $795.
- 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?
- The population of West Lakes Shore is approximately 3,236 (2021 Census). 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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