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SA · Adelaide Plains Council
Lower Light, 5501
Est. population · Jun 2025
221
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.7%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,542/wk
Employment rate
51.8%
Languages at home
5.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Lower Light is a coastal smaller community where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Local amenities are on the light side, so many everyday needs are met by travelling to a neighbouring suburb or town.
Open space is thinner than in many coastal suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Lower Light snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$425/wk
Population (ERP)
221
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.5%
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
#31
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
71st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 33.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5012th in Australia
- State rank
- 515th in SA
- Peer rank
- #31 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #48 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $425
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 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
221(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +5.7% over 5 years · 70th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +5.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +12
- Growth rank in SA
- 70th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 203
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,542
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 74
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,120
- Employment rate
- 51.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 64 / 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)
- 13
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 68 residents
- State safety percentile
- 70.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 88
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -51.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4
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
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
- Gawler Health Service (33.3 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)
- 7
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.7
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· 5 proposals
July 2026
- Application to erect four extra broiler sheds and associated ranging areas in addition to six broiler sheds approved by the Council at 31 Lemmey Road, Lower Light (DA 22027979) in conjunction with an existing free-range broiler operation on the adjoining property to the north.31 LEMMEY RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Under Assessment
May 2026
- Variations to, and expansion of, the existing Organic Waste Processing Facility (Composting Facility), including an increase in the nature of organic waste received and processed; an increase in processing capacity of solid organic waste from 10,000 tonnes to 75,000 tonnes per annum; modified stockpile dimensions; the construction of a 55m x 40m x 14.12m high Value Add Facility used for the processing, shredding, screening, and sorting of feedstocks and for the pelletising` of composted material134 CRABB RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Under Assessment
March 2026
- Conversion of portion of existing agricultural building to dwelling142 HUNTERS RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
- Horse Keeping (2 Horses) and associated stables32 HUNTERS RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Under Assessment
February 2026
- Retrospective approval for the alterations and addition to the Lower Light Hotel (Dining room and internal fit out to hold up to 40 people)4 WYLIE RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of an attached verandah to dwelling and domestic outbuilding3341B PORT WAKEFIELD HWY LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
October 2025
- Installation of inground fibreglass swimming pool, temporary fencing & permanent pool fencing3341B PORT WAKEFIELD HWY LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building in association with the existing land use (organic composting facility)134 CRABB RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
August 2025
- Change of land use of existing dwelling to office and store associated with existing agricultural truck depot3341B PORT WAKEFIELD HWY LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Under Assessment
July 2025
- Construction of a shed for storage of tools and farming machineryLOT 62 HART RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
June 2025
- Establishment of a rubble hardstand and concrete recycling facility for the receipt and processing of up to 20,000 tonnes per annum of inert construction and demolition waste, incorporating a 150m x 150m processing pad and stormwater management infrastructure, to operate in conjunction with the existing limestone extraction activities on the site.LOT 58 LIMEROCK RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Under Assessment
May 2025
- Construction of detached dwelling3341B PORT WAKEFIELD HWY LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of domestic outbuilding21 FROST RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
September 2024
- Construction of green field abattoir site (Stock Slaughter Works) including onsite refrigerating holding chillers, boning room, holding yards for livestock and loading and unloading of livestock (Animal Keeping) and carcass. Onsite storage of waste water and treatment ready for irrigationLOT 64 CRABB RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Under Assessment
August 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling21 FROST RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
July 2024
- 1 into 3 Torrens Title land divisionLOT 3 DAVIS RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of a building comprising ancillary accommodation and home office in association with existing primary production31 LEMMEY RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of single storey caretaker residenceLOT 74 DEVON RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of an agricultural building142 HUNTERS RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
January 2024
- Boundary Realignment 2 in 2 allotments.176 MCEVOY RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of warehousing and stores for farm Machinery, transport storage, transport vehicle storage, warehousing for machinery parts and associated equipment.3583 PORT WAKEFIELD HWY LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Under Assessment
November 2023
- Change of use to an Organic Waste Processing Facility (Composting Facility) with associated site and drainage works134 CRABB RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
September 2023
- Construction of outbuilding to be used for light industry including tearoom and amenities area92 HART RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
July 2023
- 1 into 3 Torrens Land division **Hennig J/N 19048**LOT 93 SMITH RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
June 2023
- 1 into 4 Torrens Land DivisionLOT 401 SMITH RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural shed134 CRABB RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of worker's accommodation building255 HART RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
May 2023
- Construction of outbuilding (shed) and a gazebo on top of the free standing deck56 RICHARDSON RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
January 2023
- Swimming pool & safety barrier56 RICHARDSON RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
August 2022
- Erect six (6) free range broiler sheds and ranging areas and install associated infrastructure in conjunction with existing broiler operations an adjacent site31 LEMMEY RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
July 2022
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (Feed Shed)18 PENNY LANE LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
February 2022
- A PROPOSAL TO ERECT THREE ADDITIONAL BROILER SHEDS ON AN EXISTING FREE RANGE CHICKEN FARM AT 51 LEMMY ROAD, LOWER LIGHT51 LEMMEY RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence3771 PORT WAKEFIELD HWY LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
July 2021
- Demolition of existing verandah and construction of office expansion and verandah with additional car parking253 HART RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of six shade structures within existing cattle yards18 PENNY LANE LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 23 DEVON RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
June 2021
- Construction of Three Additional Broiler Sheds on Existing Poultry Farm and Increased Capacity to Raise Additional Poultry51 LEMMEY RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of an open bay shed for equipment storage327 CRABB RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
May 2021
- Outbuilding27 HUNTERS RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision Made
April 2021
- Construction of 8 groups of greenhouses (52 total) & dam229 HART RD LOWER LIGHT SA 5501Decision 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
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- BitumenPort Wakefield Highway, Lemmey Rd28 Feb 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- BitumenPort Wakefield Highway, Richardson Rd28 Feb 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- BitumenPort Wakefield Highway, Light Beach Rd28 Feb 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- BitumenPort Wakefield Highway, Big Rabbit Rd28 Feb 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (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 31.8 km away).
Coalition 49.0%Labor 51.0%
5.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- DublinLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)9.8 km away
- Two WellsLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)12.5 km away
- MallalaLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)14.8 km away
- Angle Vale (Grey)Labor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)25.5 km away
- Angle Vale North (Grey)Labor 73.8% · Coalition 26.1% TPP (2025)26.4 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)
- 4/10
- 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 Adelaide Plains Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.