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Lenswood, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Lenswood is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 534. Elevation: 1,522 ft (464 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
534 Population 1/sq mi density
1,522 ft Elevation 464 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$28,324 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,324 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $915/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population534
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,324
Per Capita$28,324
Unemployment2.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$183,000
Rent$915
Ownership87.7%
Housing Units214

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Population534
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Coordinates-34.9182°, 138.8326°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,324
Median Age43.0 years

About Lenswood

Lenswood is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 534. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet (464 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Lenswood has a population of 534 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 426.3 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

534
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
426.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Lenswood vs Australia Average

The median household income in Lenswood is $28,324, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,324 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $545, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Lenswood vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,324
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,324
Avg Weekly Wage$545

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lenswood is $183,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below the national average of $1,163). 87.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 214 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,000
35% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.7%
Owner-Occupied87.7%
Renter-Occupied12.3%
Housing Units214

Property Tax

Climate in Lenswood

Lenswood has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.8° 22.2
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.8° 25.6
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11° / 25.3° 27.6
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 8.9° / 21.3° 46.9
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7.4° / 17.2° 76.7
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 5.9° / 14.4° 100.4
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.7° 113.3
Aug 10.1°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.8° 103.5
Sep 12°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.4° 82.8
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.2° 53.8
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 9.9° / 23.7° 41.3
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.3° 40.3
Lenswood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Area426.3 sq mi (1,104.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.9182°N, 138.8326°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 138 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 136 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 83 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 19 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 37 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 26 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 107 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 124 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 68 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 20 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 102 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 30 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 140 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 101 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 119 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 81 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
July 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in Coldest
September 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in

Lenswood has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Lenswood

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
5MBS MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 MP3 192 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Lofty 88.9 AAC 24 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Lenswood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arcade Museum
Australian Heritage Services
Ayers House - National Trust
Beaumont House - National Trust
Carrick Hill
Classic Jet Fighter Museum
Gamble Cottage-National Trust
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Migration Museum South Australia
MOD.
Museum of Economic Botany
Nairne Museum
National Military Vehicle Museum
National Motor Museum
National Motor Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
R. M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum
RA&HS Museum & Archives
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum
South Australian Museum
Stangate House and Garden - National Trust
Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Unley Museum
Winns Bakehouse - National Trust
Winns Bakehouse Museum

Libraries in Lenswood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barr Smith Library0.0
Blackwood Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Campbelltown Library0.0
City Library0.0
City Library0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Goodwood Library0.0
Greenacres Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Jeffrey Smart Building0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Library0.0
Mawson Lakes Library0.0
Mitcham Memorial Library0.0
Mount Barker Community Library0.0
North Adelaide Library0.0
Paradise Primary School Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Prospect Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
State Library of South Australia0.0
Unley Library0.0
Unley Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lenswood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adelaide Central Markets
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport

Breweries in Lenswood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Crafty Robot Brewing
Crafty Robot Brewing
Gulf Brewery
Left Barrel Brewery
Lobethal Bierhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Lenswood

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lenswood

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga private airstripSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Goolwa AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh International AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh Island private stripSmall Airport
Huntfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapunda AirportSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Murray Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Sedan AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Stonefield GlidingSmall Airport
Strathalbyn AirportSmall Airport
Truro Flat AirparkSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Lenswood

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Salisbury Primary Health Care Services

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lenswood

What is the population of Lenswood?

Lenswood has a population of 534 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 426.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Lenswood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,324, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lenswood?

Lenswood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Lenswood?

The job market in Lenswood is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $545. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lenswood?

The median home value in Lenswood is $183,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $915. The homeownership rate is 87.7%.

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