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SA · Charles Sturt Council

West Lakes Shore, SA, 5020

Current weather

12.6°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.8° / 11.8° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability index

70.9/100

#95 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

West Lakes Shore is a smaller suburban community in the Charles Sturt area, home to around 3,236 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 137 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 42.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $790 (flats $795, houses $700), median house prices near $1,360,000 (up 6% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
3,236
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$1,758
Dwelling vacancy
7.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
110 of 1,393
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
58.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
79 / 363 / 11

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.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$795
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$700
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$790
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,360,000
Median price change
+6.2%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
137
Against the person
20
Against property
117
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 162 residents
State safety percentile
58.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
9
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental25
  • Other Theft28
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent9
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle26

Data sources & freshness

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
1,060
  • West Lakes Shore KindergartenEdwin StreetPreschools
  • West Lakes Shore SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1060

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Public transport

19 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 33 Military Rd - West side
  • Stop 33G West Lakes Blvd - North side
  • Stop 34 Military Rd - South West side
  • Stop 34A Military Rd - South West side
  • Stop 35B Bartley Tce - North West side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

304 planning-related records

2026· 28 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Removal of a Regulated tree - Norfolk Pine
    16 MANLY CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment
  • Two (2) Single-Storey Detached Dwellings.
    2 KIRRA AV WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment
  • Torrens title land division creating two allotments from one
    18 SANTIAGO ST WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing two storey dwelling.
    14 SHORE CT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Shade sail to the rear of the associated dwelling
    6A KARUMBA PL WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool sited at the rear of the existing dwelling
    6 TODD PL WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Two-storey detached dwelling
    17A DALY CR WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two
    70 FAIRFORD TCE WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two
    14 GREENFIELD CR WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling
    55A THE ANNIE WATT CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling. (Future Lot 30)
    11 MACQUARRIE CT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    21 THE ANNIE WATT CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment
  • Replacement of existing baseball protective netting structure and installation of two new football protective netting structures.
    233 BARTLEY TCE WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Land Division comprising 1 into 2 Torrens Title allotments
    2 MANLY CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Illuminated pylon sign 6 metres high
    68 -92 BARTLEY TCE WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Carport to be located forward of the existing building
    UNIT 1 6 ANGLERS CT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    12 KEESING PL WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Swimming pool with associated safety features to be located at the rear of the existing dwelling
    6A KARUMBA PL WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two
    25 THE ANNIE WATT CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Variation to Development Application 25032310 - changes to building form, windows, alfresco and boundary walls with the garage parapet on the western boundary at a height of 3.26 and the garage wall on the eastern boundary for a length of 13.38 metres and height of 3.1 metres
    25 THE ANNIE WATT CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Swimming pool and associated safety features to be located at the rear of the dwelling
    47 ASHBURTON AV WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool and Safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling
    5 KARUMBA PL WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Viewing platform located within the sand dunes west of Mirani Court
    -34.8647113 :138.4782361;LOT 700 MIRANI CT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020;LOT 94 THIRD AV SEMAPHORE PARK SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool and associated safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling
    24 MANLY CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Alterations to the existing dwelling - installation of 2 sliding doors
    33 NEWCOMBE AV WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling.
    17 DALY CR WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Partial demolition of the canopy and porch on the southern side of the existing dwelling, alterations and additions to the dwelling, and provision of an associated pedestrian gate to the northern boundary fence.
    14 DUNE CT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment
  • Two (2), two-storey detached dwellings
    19 BERMUDA AV WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment
2025· 72 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Verandah and deck to be constructed at the front and rear of the existing dwelling with internal building alterations. Stage 1: Deck and verandah Stage 2: Remainder of works
    14 KEESING PL WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment
  • Three level detached dwelling including undercroft garaging and storage area and swimming pool together with front masonry fence
    47 THE ANNIE WATT CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment
  • Two storey detached dwelling.
    24A LAMBERT AV WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Two storey detached dwelling
    5 NEWCOMBE AV WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Verandah
    35 HEYSEN CR WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Demolition of the carport attached to the dwelling and construction of the carport to the side
    30 MANLY CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Torrens title land division creating two allotments from one
    5 SANTIAGO ST WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Swimming pool.
    3A TODD PL WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Torrens title land division - one alloment into two
    19 BERMUDA AV WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    7 HEYSEN CR WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Under Assessment
  • Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    64 FAIRFORD TCE WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
  • Variation to 25013542 - Community Title Land Division, one allotment into two
    3 HAWKESBURY WAY WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Decision Made
2024· 56 proposals

56 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 36 proposals

36 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 44 proposals

44 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 68 proposals

68 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

57 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (14)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Stop 33 Military Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 33 Military Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 33G West Lakes Boulevard - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 33G West Lakes Boulevard - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 34 Bartley Terrace - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 34 Bartley Terrace - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 34 Military Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 34 Military Road - South West sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
18
Parks (OSM)
18

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
70.9/100
Cohort rank
#95 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Alterations and additions to existing two storey dwelling.planning14 SHORE CT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Lodged 10 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations to the existing dwelling - installation of 2 sliding doorsplanning33 NEWCOMBE AV WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Lodged 05 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carport to be located forward of the existing buildingplanningUNIT 1 6 ANGLERS CT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Lodged 15 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Demolition of the carport attached to the dwelling and construction of the carport to the sideplanning30 MANLY CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Lodged 27 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Illuminated pylon sign 6 metres highplanning68 -92 BARTLEY TCE WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Land Division comprising 1 into 2 Torrens Title allotmentsplanning2 MANLY CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Lodged 09 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Partial demolition of the canopy and porch on the southern side of the existing dwelling, alterations and additions to the dwelling, and provision of an associated pedestrian gate to the northern boundary fence.planning14 DUNE CT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Removal of a Regulated tree - Norfolk Pineplanning16 MANLY CCT WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Lodged 26 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Replacement of existing baseball protective netting structure and installation of two new football protective netting structures.planning233 BARTLEY TCE WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Shade sail to the rear of the associated dwellingplanning6A KARUMBA PL WEST LAKES SHORE SA 5020Lodged 14 May 2026 · Decision Made

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