West Lakes

SA 5021 · Coastal Suburbs

Adelaide coastal suburb with beaches & relaxed community lifestyle.

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Overall Livability
5.9 /10
Fair
$1.41M
Median House
$370/wk
Weekly Rent
6,768
Population
+2.9%
1yr Growth

Postcode — West Lakes, SA

5021

The postcode for West Lakes is 5021. West Lakes is a suburb in Coastal Suburbs, SA, Australia, with a population of 6,768 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 5021

About West Lakes

Adelaide coastal suburb with beaches & relaxed community lifestyle.

West Lakes is a beautiful coastal suburb of Adelaide offering beach access, a relaxed lifestyle and strong community feel just minutes from the city.

beachside coastal ocean-views outdoor-lifestyle surf waterfront relaxed

Great for

  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Public Transport
  • Affordability
Popular with Singles · Professionals · Students · Retirees

Livability

How West Lakes scores across the categories that matter most.

5.9 /10
Fair overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.3
Public Transport
3.8
Lifestyle & Dining
10.0
Affordability
3.6
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
6.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

15
parks
20
cafes
25
restaurants
8
bars
4
schools

Property Market

$1.41M
Median House
$450k
Median Unit
$370/wk
Median Rent
+2.9%
1 Year Growth
+15.3%
5 Year Growth

Median house prices & growth from the Office of the Valuer-General SA (Metropolitan Median House Sales, data.sa.gov.au, CC BY 4.0). Quarterly medians reflect recorded house sales and may lag the current market.

Safety in West Lakes

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
28 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 6,768
Median Age 54 years
Families 69.5%
Owner Occupiers 77.8%
Renters 15.8%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
6
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
7
Students
6

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Getting around West Lakes

3.8/10 transport score
44 bus/coach stops

44 stops in West Lakes

Bus 44
  • Stop 31 Military Rd - East side
  • Stop 31B Sportsmans Dr - East side
  • Stop 31B Sportsmans Dr - West side
  • Stop 32 Sportsmans Dr - East side
  • Stop 32 Sportsmans Dr - West side
  • Stop 32A Sportsmans Dr - East side
  • Stop 32A Sportsmans Dr - West side
  • Stop 32B Sportsmans Dr - East side
  • Stop 32B Sportsmans Dr - West side
  • Stop 32C Sportsmans Dr - East side
  • Stop 32C Sportsmans Dr - West side
  • Stop 32D Brebner Dr - North side
  • Stop 33A West Lakes Blvd - North side
  • Stop 33A West Lakes Blvd - South side
  • Stop 33B West Lakes Blvd - North side
  • Stop 33C West Lakes Blvd - North side
  • Stop 33C West Lakes Blvd - South side
  • Stop 33D West Lakes Blvd - North side
  • Stop 33E West Lakes Blvd - North East side
  • Stop 33E West Lakes Blvd - South side
  • Stop 33F West Lakes Blvd - North side
  • Stop 33F West Lakes Blvd - South side
  • Stop 34 Corcoran Dr - North West side
  • Stop 34 Frederick Rd - West side
  • Stop 34 Island Dr - East side
  • Stop 34A Frederick Rd - West side
  • Stop 34B Frederick Rd - West side
  • Stop 35 Corcoran Dr - West side
  • Stop 35 Island Dr - East side
  • Stop 35A Old Port Rd - West side
  • Stop 35B Old Port Rd - West side
  • Stop 36 Corcoran Dr - East side
  • Stop 36 Corcoran Dr - West side
  • Stop 37 Corcoran Dr - East side
  • Stop 38 Bower Rd - South side
  • Stop 38 Corcoran Dr - South East side
  • Stop 39 Corcoran Dr - South East side
  • Stop 40 Corcoran Dr - South side
  • Stop 41 Delfin Dr - West side
  • Stop 42 Delfin Dr - West side
  • West Lakes Interchange Terminus
  • Zone A West Lakes Interchange - North side
  • Zone B West Lakes Interchange - West side
  • Zone C West Lakes Interchange - East side

Public transport data from Adelaide Metro via data.sa.gov.au (South Australian Government open data). Modes are inferred from stop names, so some Glenelg tram-line stops may appear as bus. Stops are matched to this suburb using ABS 2021 suburb (SAL) boundaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for West Lakes?

West Lakes is in postcode 5021, in SA, Australia.

Where is West Lakes?

West Lakes is a suburb in SA, within the Coastal Suburbs local government area, Australia.

Is West Lakes a good place to live?

West Lakes has an overall livability score of 5.9 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.