Lightsview SA

Postcode 5085 · Port Adelaide Enfield LGA

Lightsview is a mid-sized suburb in South Australia within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area (postcode 5085). With a population of 6,090, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 32. Households earn a median income of $100K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.

The median house price in Lightsview is $850,000, having surged 11.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $632. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,722.

Public transport access includes 14 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Port Adelaide Enfield LGA is moderate at 4,105 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lightsview offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($850K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +11.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$850K/$950K Near Median
Affordability8.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+11.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education10/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$850K
11.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
6,090
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age32
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,916
Personal Income /wk$1005
Mortgage /mth$1,722
CRIME (Port Adelaide Enfield LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,105
Total Incidents250
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
HOSPITALS (1)
Hampstead Rehabilitation Centrepublic
Data: 2025-Q4