Lockleys

SA 5032 • Greater Adelaide

5,987
Population (2021)
$45,656
Median Income
3.12 km²
Area
13m
Elevation

About Lockleys

Lockleys is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the West Torrens (City) area. With a population of 5,987 and a median income of $45,656, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 3.12 km² at an elevation of 13m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Lockleys combines affordability with quality of life.

Lockleys falls under postcode 5032 and is governed by West Torrens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Colton electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5032
Urban Area
West Torrens
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.92°, 138.53°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
3.12 km²
Elevation
13m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,628
Census 2021
5,987
6.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,880
Income 2021
$45,656
27.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,476
Born Overseas 1,375

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 217
  • 2. Italy 177
  • 3. India 143
  • 4. Greece 95
  • 5. China 47
  • 6. South Africa 43
  • 7. Vietnam 39
  • 8. New Zealand 38
  • 9. Scotland 35
  • 10. Pakistan 26
  • 11. Malta 25
  • 12. Philippines 24
  • 13. Germany 23
  • 14. Malaysia 19
  • 15. United States 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,828
Australian 1,627
Italian 1,068
Greek 545
Irish 494
Scottish 432
German 348
Chinese 163
Indian 112
Dutch 71

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,920
Both parents born in Australia
2,204
Both parents born overseas
709
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.8%
No Religion
31.6%
Islam
1.3%
Hinduism
1.3%
Sikhism
1.2%
Buddhism
1.0%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
282 (4.7%)
5-14 years
674 (11.3%)
15-19 years
292 (4.9%)
20-24 years
361 (6.0%)
25-34 years
641 (10.7%)
35-44 years
756 (12.6%)
45-54 years
799 (13.3%)
55-64 years
787 (13.1%)
65-74 years
632 (10.6%)
75-84 years
472 (7.9%)
85+ years
298 (5.0%)

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