Lobethal SA

Postcode 5241 · Adelaide Hills LGA

Lobethal is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Adelaide Hills local government area (postcode 5241). With a population of 2,534, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $80K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, German.

The median house price in Lobethal is $820,000, having surged 13.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $590,000 (+31.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $580. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,473.

Lobethal is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1034, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 15 bus stops. The crime rate in the Adelaide Hills LGA is low at 1,342 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lobethal offers a gross rental yield of 3.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($820K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 10.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +13.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$820K/$950K Near Median
Affordability10.3x Stretched
Price Momentum+13.9% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$55,546
Mean Income$69,832
Earners6,512
YoY Change+4.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education5/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$820K
13.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$590K
31.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
2,534
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,529
Personal Income /wk$759
Mortgage /mth$1,473
CRIME (Adelaide Hills LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,342
Total Incidents34
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1034
Total Students226
Government1
Independent1
Lobethal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1033
Lobethal Lutheran SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1035
Data: 2025-Q4