West Lakes

SA 5021 • Greater Adelaide

6,768
Population (2021)
$41,132
Median Income
4.49 km²
Area
6m
Elevation

About West Lakes

West Lakes is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Charles Sturt (City) area. With a population of 6,768 and a median income of $41,132, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 4.49 km² at an elevation of 6m, 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. West Lakes combines affordability with quality of life.

West Lakes falls under postcode 5021 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lee electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5021
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.87°, 138.49°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
4.49 km²
Elevation
6m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    West Lakes Shopping CentreCnr West Lakes Boulevard & Turner Drive West Lakes 5021 SA
  • Woolworths
    111 West Lakes Boulevard West Lakes 5021 SA
  • ALDI
    Frederick Road 44, West Lakes SA 5021

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,788
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
54 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,787
Census 2021
6,768
17.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,528
Income 2021
$41,132
19.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,830
Born Overseas 1,769

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 388
  • 2. Italy 133
  • 3. China 112
  • 4. Germany 80
  • 5. Greece 74
  • 6. Croatia 68
  • 7. India 60
  • 8. South Africa 49
  • 9. Poland 44
  • 10. Scotland 43
  • 11. New Zealand 41
  • 12. Philippines 41
  • 13. Vietnam 30
  • 14. Netherlands 28
  • 15. Malaysia 26

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,532
Australian 1,913
Italian 752
Scottish 578
Irish 518
German 457
Greek 273
Chinese 234
Polish 159
Croatian 135

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,339
Both parents born in Australia
2,407
Both parents born overseas
752
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.6%
No Religion
33.6%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.6%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
227 (3.4%)
5-14 years
533 (7.9%)
15-19 years
274 (4.0%)
20-24 years
308 (4.6%)
25-34 years
662 (9.8%)
35-44 years
646 (9.5%)
45-54 years
729 (10.8%)
55-64 years
947 (14.0%)
65-74 years
1,195 (17.7%)
75-84 years
833 (12.3%)
85+ years
409 (6.0%)

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