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Lower Light

SA 5501 • South Australia

203
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
122.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Lower Light

Lower Light is a small rural township in South Australia's lower Mid North, situated approximately 46 kilometres north of Adelaide within the Adelaide Plains Council area. With a population of around 203 residents spread across 122 square kilometres, it is a thinly settled agricultural locality adjacent to Port Wakefield Road, one of the main routes heading north from the city. The area sits near the estuary of the Light River where it meets Gulf St Vincent, lending the locality its distinctive name.

The surrounding landscape is characterised by broad cereal cropping farms and pastoral properties typical of the Adelaide Plains region. Lower Light has a local hotel and limited community facilities, with residents relying on nearby Two Wells or the township of Dublin for everyday services. The coastal fringes along Gulf St Vincent offer peaceful scenery, and the locality appeals to those seeking quiet rural living within a comfortable drive of Adelaide's northern suburbs.

Lower Light falls under postcode 5501 and is governed by the Adelaide Plains Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Grey, while state elections fall under the Frome electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5501
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Adelaide Plains
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Frome
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.60°, 138.55°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
122.16 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5501

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5501, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,889
Median 2023–24
$59,989
▲ 22.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,248

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5501; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Adelaide CBD Approx. 60–75 min by car; infrequent bus

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
46 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
50–65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40–50 min

🛣️ Primary access via Port Wakefield Road (A1). Car is essential.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Virtually all daily needs require a car; limited local services in this small rural township

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
203
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lower Light known for? +

Lower Light is known as a quiet rural township on South Australia's Adelaide Plains, named for the lower reaches of the Light River as it flows into Gulf St Vincent. The area is characterised by cereal farming, pastoral properties, and the historic township of Port Prime surveyed nearby in 1880.

How far is Lower Light from Adelaide CBD? +

Lower Light is approximately 46 kilometres north of Adelaide's city centre, a drive of around 40–50 minutes off-peak via Port Wakefield Road (A1).

Does Lower Light have public transport? +

Public transport in Lower Light is extremely limited. There is no rail service, and bus connections to Adelaide are infrequent. A car is essential for all practical purposes.

What is the population of Lower Light? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lower Light has a population of approximately 203 people, making it a very small rural township spread across a large 122 square kilometre locality.

Is Lower Light a good place to live? +

Lower Light suits those seeking quiet rural living close enough to Adelaide for occasional trips. It offers open paddocks, proximity to the Gulf St Vincent coastline, and a relaxed pace of life, though residents need to travel to Two Wells or Dublin for most services and shopping.

What is the postcode for Lower Light? +

The postcode for Lower Light, South Australia is 5501.