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SA · Wakefield Council

Lochiel (SA), SA, 5510

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Lochiel (SA) is a small locality in the Wakefield area, home to around 104 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 9.6 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
104
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,208
Dwelling vacancy
23.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
13 of 55
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Employment rate
55.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
1
Against the person
0
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
9.6
State safety percentile
7.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Frances Tce / Robert St - East side (Lochiel Hall)
  • Frances Tce / Robert St - West side (Lochiel Hall)

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Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Traffic ManagementAugusta Highway, Isaacson Rd19 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

15 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • May 2026

  • Installation of a framed shade structure
    4313 BLYTH RD LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
2025· 1 proposal

  • September 2025

  • Agricultural Building and Biochar Pyrolysis Plant associated with the existing cereal farm
    46 NOTTLE LANE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Shop (cafe) within existing building
    14 -18 SMITH ST LOCHIEL SA 5510Under Assessment

  • August 2024

  • Single storey detached dwelling with garage under main roof and attached verandah
    LOT 67 ELDER TCE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Addition to existing agricultural building
    46 NOTTLE LANE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals

  • July 2023

  • Attached Verandah
    4313 BLYTH RD LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • Agricultural Building (Implement Storage)
    163 PUMP STATION RD LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • Shade Sails associated with Playground
    5-7 FRANCES TCE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals

  • August 2022

  • Tourist Accommodation in the form of two permanent tents and associated amenities and variation to DA 20000423 for the relocation of a tiny house on the site
    13 FRANCES TCE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made

  • June 2022

  • Domestic Storage shed for Car and Boat
    11 CAMERON ST LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • June 2021

  • 1 x Scenic Frame 3000w x 2400h 2 x Local Site Maps 3660 x 2000 x 2950h 4 x information Podiums 835 x 435 x 1108h
    LOT 592 FRANCES TCE LOCHIEL SA 5510;LOT 649 AUGUSTA HWY LOCHIEL SA 5510;LOT 650 AUGUSTA HWY LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made

  • May 2021

  • Steel & Fibreglass sculpture of Lochiel Lake Eel
    LOT 650 AUGUSTA HWY LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

  • August 2020

  • Tiny House (x3) development for short term rental accomodation
    13 FRANCES TCE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
  • CHEETHAM SALT LIMITED
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • SALT LAKE BACON AND PORK PTY LTD
    Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence

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Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

6 state heritage places

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Recent changes

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  • 1 x Scenic Frame 3000w x 2400h 2 x Local Site Maps 3660 x 2000 x 2950h 4 x information Podiums 835 x 435 x 1108hplanningLOT 592 FRANCES TCE LOCHIEL SA 5510;LOT 649 AUGUSTA HWY LOCHIEL SA 5510;LOT 650 AUGUSTA HWY LOCHIEL SA 5510Lodged 10 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
  • Addition to existing agricultural buildingplanning46 NOTTLE LANE LOCHIEL SA 5510Lodged 13 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building (Implement Storage)planning163 PUMP STATION RD LOCHIEL SA 5510Lodged 29 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building and Biochar Pyrolysis Plant associated with the existing cereal farmplanning46 NOTTLE LANE LOCHIEL SA 5510Lodged 03 Sep 2025 · Decision Made

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