West Lakes Shore SA

Postcode 5020 · Charles Sturt LGA

West Lakes Shore is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Charles Sturt local government area (postcode 5020). With a population of 3,236, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $91K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in West Lakes Shore is $1.4 million, having increased 2.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $625. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.

West Lakes Shore is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1060, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 19 bus stops. The crime rate in the Charles Sturt LGA is moderate at 4,234 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, West Lakes Shore offers a gross rental yield of 2.4%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.4M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 14.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +2.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.4% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.4M/$950K Above Median
Affordability14.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+2.7% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education7/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.4M
2.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$390
POPULATION
3,236
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,758
Personal Income /wk$849
Mortgage /mth$1,950
CRIME (Charles Sturt LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,234
Total Incidents137
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops19
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1060
Total Students554
Government1
West Lakes Shore SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1060
Data: 2025-Q4