Median house price
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SA · Wakefield Council
Lochiel, 5510
Est. population · Jun 2025
109
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,208/wk
Employment rate
55.1%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Wakefield Council, Lochiel keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Lochiel snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
109
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
23.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
8th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
25th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
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
Population
Estimated resident population
109(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 25th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in SA
- 25th 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 (~100), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 44 / 0 / 0
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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9.2
- State safety percentile
- 7.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -87.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
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
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)
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Snowtown Hospital and Health Service (16.2 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.7
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
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 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· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Installation of a framed shade structure4313 BLYTH RD LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
2025· 1 proposal
September 2025
- Agricultural Building and Biochar Pyrolysis Plant associated with the existing cereal farm46 NOTTLE LANE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
November 2024
- Shop (cafe) within existing building14 -18 SMITH ST LOCHIEL SA 5510Under Assessment
August 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling with garage under main roof and attached verandahLOT 67 ELDER TCE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
June 2024
- Addition to existing agricultural building46 NOTTLE LANE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
July 2023
- Attached Verandah4313 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 Playground5-7 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 site13 FRANCES TCE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
June 2022
- Domestic Storage shed for Car and Boat11 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 1108hLOT 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 EelLOT 650 AUGUSTA HWY LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal
August 2020
- Tiny House (x3) development for short term rental accomodation13 FRANCES TCE LOCHIEL SA 5510Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- CHEETHAM SALT LIMITEDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- SALT LAKE BACON AND PORK PTY LTDAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
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
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksAugusta Highway, Parking Bay29 Apr 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- MaintenanceAugusta Highway, Parking Bay26 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Shoulder WorkAugusta Highway, Parking Bay02 Feb 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Traffic ManagementAugusta Highway, Parking Bay29 Apr 2025 – 31 Aug 2026
- Traffic ManagementAugusta Highway, Isaacson Rd19 Feb 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Water MainsAugusta Highway, Parking Bay13 Apr 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
6 heritage places
- Former Lochiel SchoolEllis Street LOCHIELLocal heritage
- Lochiel CemeteryLOCHIELLocal heritage
- Lochiel Community Uniting ChurchFrances Terrace LOCHIELLocal heritage
- Lochiel HallFrances Terrace LOCHIELLocal heritage
- Shop and ResidenceBarr Street LOCHIELLocal heritage
- Stone Tank / WellLOCHIELLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 35.4 km away).
Coalition 53.8%Labor 46.2%
0.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LochielLabor 47.3% · Coalition 52.7% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- ButeLabor 30.1% · Coalition 69.9% TPP (2025)13.4 km away
- SnowtownLabor 41.3% · Coalition 58.7% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
- PaskevilleLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)25.4 km away
- Port WakefieldLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)29.6 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
More in Wakefield Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.