Median house price
$755k
+6.3% change
SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Lobethal, 5241
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,677
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.6%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,529/wk
Employment rate
59.7%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$755,000
Languages at home
5.4%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Polish, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Lobethal sits up in the Adelaide Hills Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by schools and education, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns.
At a glance
Lobethal snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$663/wk
Houses $663 · Units $720
Population (ERP)
2,677
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#1
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
13th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
82nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
62nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 62.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 4% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 808th in Australia
- State rank
- 28th in SA
- Peer rank
- #1 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #2 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $720
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $662.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $662.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $755,000
- Median price change
- +6.3%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
2,677(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +5.6% over 5 years · 82th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +5.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +36
- Change in 5 years
- +142
- Growth rank in SA
- 82th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,750), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,534
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,529
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 69 of 1,032
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,473
- Employment rate
- 59.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 872 / 83 / 5 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 34
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 12.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 158 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 10
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22.5%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury7
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,034
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 62th
School list
- Lobethal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1033 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 148 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Lobethal Lutheran SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1035 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 78 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Lobethal Community Kindergarten1 Reserve AvenuePreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main St / Post Office Rd - West side (Lobethal Post Office)
- Stop 73 Main St - West side
- Stop 75C Frick St - West side
- Stop 75D Kumnick St - North side
- Stop 76 Ridge Rd - East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
69 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 bakeries · 2 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 9 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 17 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 12 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 59/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.39
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.58
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(4)
- The Lobethal BakeryBakery
80 Main Street, Lobethal
- Lobee's Cafe and TakeawayCafe
- Lobethal HotelPub
- Rising Sun HotelPub
Shopping(3)
- Onkapargina MeatsButcher
- Amber Light DeliConvenience store
- FoodlandSupermarket
Lobethal
Community(1)
- Lobethal Lutheran SchoolSchool
48 Main Street, Lobethal
Sport & outdoors(13)
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Lobethal OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (9)
Entertainment(2)
- Lobethal Archives & Historical MuseumMuseum
48 Main Street, Lobethal
- Viewpoint
Transport(13)
13 bus stops
Other(16)
- SipnsaveAlcohol
- ANZBank
- Lobethal CFSFire station
2 Post Office Road, Lobethal
- Garden
- Parking (16)
- Bridgestone Service CentrePetrol station
- Picnic Table
- Hills Baptist Church LobethalPlace of worship
- Lobethal Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship
50 Main Street, Lobethal
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Valley of Praise Retirement VillageSocial Facility
85 Main Street, Lobethal
- Telephone (2)
- Adelaide HIlls Slot AcademyToys
- Tracy PriorYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 38
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Hills Baptist Church Lobethal
- Lobethal Lutheran Church
50 Main Street, Lobethal
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Gumeracha District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (8.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 79
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 42 proposals
August 2026
- 3 x New Shadeport Structures to Educational Facility48 MAIN ST LOBETHAL SA 5241;6 UNION ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
July 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation adjacent to existing shedding186 WESTERN BRANCH RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Carport and verandah10 MOUNT TORRENS RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)UNIT 1 2 MOUNT TORRENS RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)20 BON ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Authorisation 25031583 - Increase to floor area of outbuilding5 TABOR LANE LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition29 MOUNT TORRENS RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Construction of two carports attached to existing dwelling33 COPELAND AV LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Carport12 CHURCH ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 Community Title LotsUNIT 1 21 KENTON VALLEY RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Construction of a two storey, detached dwelling with attached garage28 MAGPIE CASTLE RD E LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Single Story Dwelling15 GRAEBER RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
May 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling8 ONKAPARINGA ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Deck16 MAIN ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Outbuilding and associated deck17 POST OFFICE RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Verandah121 MAIN ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Building alterations and repairs to State Heritage Place (Former Lobethal Woollen Mill)SHOP 2 3 MAIN ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
April 2026
- Partial demolition of dwelling, dwelling addition and deck3 CHURCH ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and verandah.1759 LOBETHAL RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Outbuilding and carport11 SCHOOL RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Change of use of winery building to cellar door (shop), deck, 2 x verandahs, and associated advertising display1760 LOBETHAL RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation with attached decking23 MILL RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)4 HUGHES PL LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Expansion to existing retirement facility to include seven (7) additional group dwellings, combined fencing and retaining walls3 BRIDGE ST LOBETHAL SA 5241;95 MAIN ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Concrete slab to State Heritage PlaceBLDG 10-22E 1 LOBETHAL RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
March 2026
- Single storey group dwelling & outbuildingHSE 1 8 RILEY ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)5 WOODSIDE RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)UNIT 6 5 MOUNT TORRENS RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Proposed rear addition, proposed internal fitouts, proposed exterior finishes upgrade22 BARTHOLOMEW AV LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Community title land division (1 into 6)20 KLEINSCHMIDT ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
February 2026
- Outbuilding95 MAIN ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Reconstruction of portion of common driveway and installation of bollardsLOBETHAL RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing abattoir (demolition and replacement of part of existing processing line)39 RIDGE RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Retaining walls and replacement garage2 SCHOOL RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Retaining wall (up to 3m high)53 MILL RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)11 HUGHES PL LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Agricultural building187 WOODSIDE RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
January 2026
- Shed23 MOUNT TORRENS RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)3 HUGHES PL LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling26B KUMNICK ST LOBETHAL SA 5241Under Assessment
2025· 1 proposal
November 2025
- Land Division 1 into 2 (Community Title)7 RIDGE RD LOBETHAL SA 5241Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
10 heritage places
- Lobethal Primary School & residence1 School Road LOBETHALLocal heritage
- Lobethal Woollen Mill1 Lobethal Road LOBETHALState heritage
- Prince of Peace Anglican Church92 Main Street LOBETHALLocal heritage
- Chimney, Early Tweed Mill Walls, Red Brick Loom Shed, Former Lobethal Woollen MillLot 201 Adelaide - Lobethal Road LOBETHALState heritage
- Dwelling54 Mill Street LOBETHALState heritage
- Dwelling5 Lobethal-Woodside Road LOBETHALState heritage
- Former Lobethal Woollen Mill Shop2 Lobethal Road LOBETHALState heritage
- Hop KilnPost Office Road LOBETHALState heritage
- Lobethal Institute and Cinema30-36 Main Street LOBETHALState heritage
- St John's Lutheran Church & Museum (former 1845 College and Seminary)46 Main Street LOBETHALState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.2 km away).
Coalition 50.6%Labor 49.4%
5.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LobethalLabor 49.9% · Coalition 50.1% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- CharlestonLabor 48.7% · Coalition 51.3% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- LenswoodLabor 42.4% · Coalition 57.6% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- WoodsideLabor 51.7% · Coalition 48.3% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- Cudlee CreekLabor 47.7% · Coalition 52.3% TPP (2025)8.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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