Median house price
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SA · Onkaparinga Council
Lonsdale, 5160
Population
23
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
48
Median income
$725/wk
Employment rate
54.5%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Lonsdale is a welcoming smaller community in Onkaparinga Council, with a settled community character. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Food and coffee punch above the usual for comparable suburbs, giving the suburb a lived-in social scene.
Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Strong connections via buses and trains keep the wider area accessible. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
At a glance
Lonsdale snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (Census)
23
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
100th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
25th
percentile in SA
School ICSEA
25th
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
Population
Population growth
0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 25th percentile in SA
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 23
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $725
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 15
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 54.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 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)
- 141
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 127
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28,200
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 2 residents
- State safety percentile
- 100th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental21
- Other Theft53
- Sct - Non Residence9
- Theft From Motor Vehicle8
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv11
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 950
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 25th
School list
- Morphett Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 182 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lonsdale Railway Station
- Stop 54 Sherriffs Rd - South side
- Stop 56 O'Sullivan Beach Rd - North side
- Stop 56A O'Sullivan Beach Rd - North side
- Stop 57 Morrow 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
228 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 2 bakeries · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 24 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 36/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 43.48
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 130.43
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 86.96
Food & drink(3)
- Croissant D'Or BakeryBakery
- Down South BakeryBakery
- Cheezy Grinz CafeCafe
Transport(25)
24 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(22)
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Burson Auto PartsCar Parts
6 Devon Street
- Roof Racks GaloreCar Parts
Unit 8 4 Aldenhoven Road
- Mitsi-BitsCar repair
16 Christie Road
- Hotel
- Lonsdale HotelHotel
- Statpacks PlusMedical Supply
Unit 7 4 Aldenhoven Road
- Parking (179)
- X Convenience LonsdalePetrol station
52 Aldershot Road, Lonsdale
- Catalyst InteriorsShopfitter
21 Somerset Circuit, Lonsdale
- Storage Lord - LonsdaleStorage Rental
8 Devon Street
- Waste Basket
- Adsteel Brokers PTY LtYes
- Beer Pong Australia P/LYes
- Coolway AirYes
- D&C Fuel Injection Pty LtdYes
- Instant Shower ScreensYes
- Outback Power SolutionsYes
- outhern Glass & Glazing Adelaide PTY LTDYes
- Southern Steel SuppliesYes
- ueller ServicesYes
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Noarlunga Hospital (3.7 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
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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· 38 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of eight buildings comprising 36 warehouse tenancies with ancillary offices and six retail tenancies with associated stores, fascia signage, car parking, landscaping and earthworks.106 O'SULLIVAN BEACH RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Community Title Allotments7 KITAWAH ST LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construct two storey building, comprising 5 warehouse tenancies, retaining walls, signage and fencing29 LINDSAY RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- WarehouseUNIT 1 20 LISTON RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Three buildings comprising 29 warehouses and associated car parking, retaining walls, fences, signage and landscaping30 -32 O'SULLIVAN BEACH RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Animal keeping (dog kennel)20 COOROORA CR LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Mezzanine addition to existing warehouse (unit 8)UNIT 8 8 LINDSAY RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Two warehouses with associated office and carparking10 ELLEMSEA CCT LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Building alteration and addition (bathroom in ground level and mezzanine floor-office) to existing warehouse- Unit 44 ENTERPRISE CT LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Change of use of the existing building to a microbrewery and distillery, with no onsite retail sales or consumption of products.88 O'SULLIVAN BEACH RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Outbuilding to be used as motor repair station-extension of existing business31 ALDENHOVEN RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
June 2026
- Twelve (12) WarehousesUNIT 1 104 O'SULLIVAN BEACH RD LONSDALE SA 5160;UNIT 2 104 O'SULLIVAN BEACH RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- 6 x Warehouses7 ENTERPRISE CT LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Replacement building (storage shed, variation to DA 25014079)UNIT 1-2 52 O'SULLIVAN BEACH RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- New shed associated with the existing automative collision repair station80 -80A O'SULLIVAN BEACH RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Internal alterations to existing warehouse including mezzanine floor (Retrospective)4 ENTERPRISE CT LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Warehouse25 MEYER RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Community Title Land Division 1allotments into 213 DONEGAL RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
May 2026
- Warehouse and two-storey Office associated with parking (Lot 1)LOT 200 MEYER RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Variation to Development authorisation 23018135 and 24037959 - increase in hours of operation from 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 12pm on Saturdays to 6am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and increase the amount of concrete crushing from 1,000 tones per week (52,000 tonnes per year) up to 3,000 tonnes per week (156,000 tonnes per year)72 LISTON RD LONSDALE SA 5160;86 LISTON RD LONSDALE SA 5160;LOT 1 LISTON RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Two (2) storey self-storage facility with associated advertising, office, landscaping and car parking bays including uncovered boat and caravan parking.108 O'SULLIVAN BEACH RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Workshop and warehouse extension to existing building with associated car parking16 HEATH ST LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
April 2026
- 3 x shipping containers to be used as refrigerated storage (retrospective)29 WADDIKEE RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Verandah23 -35 BRODIE RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
March 2026
- Change of land use to light industry and storage, retrospective application for shed and addition to existing shed11 DONEGAL RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Storage shed38 LINDSAY RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- 1 into 4 Lot Community Title Commercial Land Division - according to build form application2403867348 DONEGAL RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- 12 shipping containers to be used for storage11 DONEGAL RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Extension to existing warehouse / store206 DYSON RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Partial change of use of to shopUNIT 12 4 ALDENHOVEN RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Warehouse x 344 ROXBURGH AV LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
February 2026
- Carport4 PIPING LANE LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Boundary realignment (2 allotments into 2)15 LISTON RD LONSDALE SA 5160;23 LISTON RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Community title land division 1 allotment into 17.30 MEYER RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Construct office building, associated with existing storage use (retrospective)18 CHRISTIE RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
January 2026
- Variation to Development Application 24037059 to 1 into 12 allotments (addition of 1 additional allotment) and easement addition.25 MEYER RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Change of use of an existing tenancy to a tattoo studioLOT 18 O'SULLIVAN BEACH RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Extension to existing warehouse to increase goods storage5 KIWI CT LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Indoor recreation facility27 WADDIKEE RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Construct warehouse buildings with ancillary offices, carparking and landscaping25 MEYER RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Change of use to include Light Industry42 ALDERSHOT RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
- Internal fit outs with associated advertising display (External)33 SHERRIFFS RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
November 2025
- Change of use of land to open storage and installation of fence and gate.LOT 5 DONEGAL RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Community title land division (1 allotment into 18) for the purposes of warehouses, common driveway and car parking areasUNIT 2 35 ALDERSHOT RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Variation of DA 22004144- increase in number of carparks, modifying carriageway layout and landscaping42 LINDSAY RD LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
- Warehouse for additional storage to landscaping business4 ENTERPRISE CT LONSDALE SA 5160Decision Made
October 2025
- Extension to existing warehouse20 WADDIKEE RD LONSDALE SA 5160Under Assessment
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
1 active roadworks / incidents
- MowingDyson Road, Aldenhoven Rd11 Dec 2025 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Underground Tank & Barn, Glenheath Homestead15 Liston Road LONSDALEState 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
- Kingston
- Member of Parliament
- Amanda RISHWORTH (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,919
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 29.3%Labor 70.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.7 km away).
Coalition 24.2%Labor 75.8%
5.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +11.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Morphett Vale NorthLabor 78.6% · Coalition 21.4% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- O'Sullivan BeachLabor 76.8% · Coalition 23.2% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Christie Downs EastLabor 78.4% · Coalition 21.6% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Hallett CoveLabor 69.8% · Coalition 30.1% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- Christie DownsLabor 77.6% · Coalition 22.4% TPP (2025)3.0 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
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